Culinary Manager - UNC Chapel Hill- Late night

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. The company is deeply rooted in service and united by a shared purpose—that of doing great things for their employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark strongly values equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity, ensuring that every employee is free to participate in all aspects of the company without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As a leading service provider, Aramark offers a career path designed to develop individual talents, fuel personal passions, and empower professional growth. Whether one is seeking new challenges, a sense of belonging, or simply a great place to work, Aramark is committed to helping every employee reach their full potential. More information about working at Aramark can be found on their careers website or social media platforms.

The Assistant Location Manager position at Aramark specifically oversees the late-night dining operations at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus. This management role is responsible for developing and implementing dining solutions that align with customer needs and tastes, focusing on operations from 4PM to 1AM. The Assistant Location Manager leads the front of house dining operations, working closely with the Food Service Director to ensure a finished product that meets high-quality standards and client expectations. Key responsibilities include leadership by utilizing Aramark’s coaching model to engage and develop team members, recognizing employee performance, and ensuring that both individual and team objectives are met. This role requires planning and leading daily team briefings and maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards across all dining operations.

Additionally, the Assistant Location Manager fosters strong client relationships by identifying client needs and maintaining clear communication about operational progress. They are responsible for overseeing financial aspects, including ensuring the completion and maintenance of profit and loss statements, delivering on financial targets for both the client and company, and educating teams on key levers such as performance metrics, order and inventory trends, and margin improvements. Productivity is another core focus, where this role drives value through efficient operations, cost controls, and profit management. Operational excellence must be maintained by meeting food and labor initiatives and supervising team production, quality control, and compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. An essential part of this position also involves ensuring a safe, healthy working environment across all layers of the operation.