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Aramark

Director of Operations - University at Albany Dining

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $130,000.00 - $140,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in providing food, facilities, and uniform services across 15 countries, serving millions of guests daily. With a mission rooted in service and a commitment to excellence, Aramark focuses on creating great experiences for its employees, clients, communities, and the planet. The company values diversity and equal employment opportunity, ensuring a supportive and inclusive workplace for all staff. Aramark's dedication to professional growth means employees are empowered to develop their talents, fuel their passions, and reach their full potential. They offer a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid time... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality
  • ability to lead teams
  • strong financial skills
  • excellent communication skills
  • understanding of contractual obligations
  • physical ability to perform duties including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking and standing
  • willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree level education highly preferred in an area of Food Service, Hospitality, Facilities, or Business Management
  • ability to focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business
  • savvy interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and Aramark support staff
  • comfortable reading, understanding, and implementing contractual requirements, including identifying opportunities within contract terms and conditions to address operational issues
  • meaningful experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality environment
  • proven ability leading through other managers
  • experience in creating and managing a department budget, financial controls and analysis
  • experience crafting product sales strategies and implementing operational programs and initiatives

Job Duties

  • Leads a team that provides operational expertise in contracted services while providing hands-on execution management of operations
  • manages the client and community relationships at the location, continually assessing operations, and developing plans to provide optimal service and drive employee and customer satisfaction
  • builds, develops, and leads a management team and staff capable of carrying out organizational objectives
  • recommends methods, resources, and implementation for service improvement and growth based on understanding of operational needs, capabilities, and contractual obligations
  • in partnership with Finance, manages a budget and assists in the design of improvements to optimize financial performance and operational productivity
  • manages compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and codes and maintains all associated records and reports
  • ensures compliance with Aramark's standards of operation including safety standards and Aramark's Business Conduct Policy at all times

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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