Would You Take This Job? – Chef Manager at Camp Glisson (Aramark)

Here’s a hands-on culinary leadership position in the heart of the Georgia mountains. Food, people, process — this one’s got it all.

Job Title: Chef Manager
Employer: Aramark
Location: Camp Glisson – Dahlonega, Georgia
Setting: Outdoor retreat / camp kitchen
Type: Full-time, on-site
Salary: Not listed

Requirements:

  • 2–3 years in culinary management or kitchen leadership

  • Culinary degree preferred

  • Strong team leadership, budgeting, and food safety skills

Responsibilities:

  • Manage kitchen staff and all food operations

  • Plan, price, and standardize menus

  • Lead catering events and teach culinary techniques

  • Maintain safety and cleanliness standards

  • Work closely with General Manager to hit budget and quality targets

Apply and view more here: https://www.glassdoor.com/Job/us-executive-chef-jobs-SRCH_IL.0%2C2_IN1_KO3%2C17.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Would You Take It?

Things to consider:

  • You’re running the kitchen, but also teaching, training, and pricing

  • It’s a beautiful, mission-driven environment — but likely seasonal intensity (especially during summer camps)

  • No salary listed — but it’s Aramark, so expect structure, benefits, and opportunities to grow

Is this a great leadership opportunity in a scenic setting?
Or too many hats without enough clarity on pay?

Would you take it? Why or why not?

If you’re considering it, ask how they handle headcount swings and deliveries in bad weather; at my last camp the truck couldn’t make it after storms, so we kept a two-day shelf-stable backup and batched one protein to spin into tacos, bowls, and soup. Also find out if you’ll be training teen seasonal staff - laminated station guides with photos saved me during turnover.

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Solid gig if they’ll let you set a rainy-day playbook; at my last camp we kept a two-day shelf-stable kit and pivoted to chili and a baked potato bar when the truck couldn’t clear the mountain. I’d ask who controls delivery windows, if there’s a backup local vendor, and how they handle volunteer labor swings — +1 to @vadams33 on stocking. Camp kitchens are like canoes: fine in calm water, so make sure you’ve got a paddle for storms.

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