Job Description
Job Description
Aramark Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Culinary Operations Manager at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.
The Culinary Operations Manager is the lead culinary person responsible for supervising all culinary operations for a Little Caesars concession location within a stadium or arena environment. This role combines high-volume concession management with culinary leadership, ensuring that all food ? including pizzas, wings, Crazy Bread®, and other menu items ? is prepared and served to the highest standards of quality, speed, and safety.
This position is often seasonal and event-based, operating under the supervision of the Director of Concessions, and is a key driver of the guest experience on event days.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership & Kitchen Management
? Train, lead, and supervise kitchen personnel during events and shifts
? Coordinate and oversee all culinary activities, including opening, closing, and shift transitions
? Support and collaborate with the broader food and beverage team during peak event periods
Food Preparation & Quality
? Prepare pizzas and other menu items according to Little Caesars recipes and event specifications
? Select, develop, and standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality across all service lines
? Establish presentation techniques and quality standards; maintain freshness and portion accuracy
? Operate Little Caesars? Pizza Pride Production System and work across multiple stations as needed
Concession Operations & Logistics
? Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food and supplies accordingly
? Take and process customer orders accurately, whether in person or via digital systems, ensuring items are ready on time
? Monitor and restock ingredients, sauces, and packaging supplies throughout shifts
? Plan and price menus; oversee special catering events
Equipment, Safety & Sanitation
? Operate and maintain kitchen equipment ? including ovens, mixers, and fryers ? safely and efficiently
? Ensure proper equipment maintenance and prompt reporting of operational issues
? Maintain a hygienic kitchen and service area; clean and sanitize prep surfaces, utensils, and equipment
? Follow all Aramark and Little Caesars food safety, health, and sanitation standards
Guest Experience
? Deliver friendly, efficient service and address customer concerns professionally
? Promote the Little Caesars brand through consistent, high-quality product and service
? Offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques to team members as needed
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
? At least 2?3 years of experience in a related culinary or food service position
? At least 2?3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
? Advanced knowledge of culinary principles, practices, and food safety standards
? Experience managing people and resolving operational challenges in a fast-paced environment
? Strong verbal, reading, and written communication skills
? Valid food handler's permit (required for most culinary roles)
? Physical stamina to lift, carry, and move food and equipment
? Proficiency with Little Caesars? Pizza Pride Production System preferred
? Strong attention to detail, time management, and teamwork skills
Work Environment
? Stadium or arena concession area, often with high foot traffic and multiple service lines
? Seasonal or event-based schedule, potentially including weekends and evenings
? May require working outdoors or in varying weather conditions
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Industry | Food and Beverage Production |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1936 |
| Website | https://www.aramark.com/ |
About Company
We focus on enriching and nourishing the lives of millions all over the world, providing a wide range of services—food, facilities and uniforms—to a diverse group of clients in 19 countries. We serve world champion sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, state-of-the-art healthcare providers and the world’s leading educational institutions. And every day, we dream of ways to do it better through our commitment to innovation and our passion for excellent customer service.
Innovation inspired by you
The better we know the people we serve, the greater the experiences we can develop. Whether it’s food service, facilities or uniforms, our proprietary programs allow us to understand the wants and needs of our audiences.
Armed with that knowledge, our Service Stars spring into action, combining insights and ingenuity to deliver moments that make a difference. These innovations could be game-changing campus transformations. Or a simpler, quicker way for you to access condiments at the ballpark. In any case, our innovations help create experiences that make an impact.
Beyond great service
Another key part of what makes us different is something we call service excellence.
To us, service excellence isn’t just about providing great customer service. It also means using time-tested practices and proven processes to get it right every day, everywhere, in everything that we do. And it's also about striking the perfect balance between doing something well over and over again and being responsive enough to the changing needs of clients and customers. It’s being open to the continuing cycle of innovation. Excellent, but never satisfied. Process-driven, but never locked in place.
We never stop thinking of new, better ways to get it right when our people impact the lives of clients and consumers every day.
Our people make all the difference—we make sure of it
Our commitment to hiring, training and rewarding the right people ensures that our employees are more than just hard workers. They’re Service Stars, and that means they can be counted on to go above and beyond, every single day.
We understand that many times our people are literally the face of your business. That’s why all 270,000 Service Stars receive continual access to professional development and proprietary skills training.
The bottom line is this: when you work with Aramark, you can be confident you’ll be collaborating with the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. That’s true whether it’s for strategic expertise, operational excellence or just serving a morning coffee. That’s our commitment as trusted partners and Service Stars. That’s the Aramark way.