Food Production Manager

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, dedicated to creating experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of people every day. With a deep commitment to delivering quality and innovation, Aramark serves millions of customers across sectors such as education, healthcare, business, and sports and entertainment. The company's mission focuses on positive outcomes for individuals, partners, communities, and the environment while emphasizing a culture of diversity and inclusion. Aramark is pledged to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an environment where all employees can thrive without discrimination or bias.

The Food Production Manager role at Aramark plays a critical part in delivering exceptional dining experiences tailored to customer preferences and requirements. This managerial position involves overseeing dining facilities where patrons select cooked meals from a variety of options. The Food Production Manager is responsible for supervising the team and ensuring that food production operations meet high standards of quality, safety, and sanitation. Utilizing Aramark's coaching model, the manager engages with team members to develop their skills and maximize potential. They are tasked with recognizing and rewarding employee performance while ensuring the team meets both individual and client-driven objectives.

Key responsibilities include planning and leading daily team briefings, maintaining strong client relationships by identifying their needs and communicating operational progress, and managing financial performance by adhering to budgetary constraints through the completion and maintenance of profit and loss statements. The Food Production Manager applies operational excellence fundamentals to meet and maintain food and labor cost targets. Additionally, this role requires supervising the entire team regarding production quality and control, compliance with safety standards, and ensuring a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees alike.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone with at least one year of prior experience in a related food management role. Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience are preferred. The role demands strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and nurture strong connections with both clients and customers to cultivate business relationships beneficial to the organization. Proficiency in delivering excellent customer support in line with Aramark's established service protocols is essential. The candidate must also collaborate effectively with various departments to guarantee a seamless and enjoyable dining experience for all patrons.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift, transport, push, and tug items weighing up to 50 pounds as needed and the stamina to remain on one's feet for extended periods. This role offers the opportunity to join a respected and diverse team dedicated to operational excellence and customer satisfaction in the food service industry.