Food Production Manager

Aramark is a global leader in providing food services, facilities management, and uniform services to a diverse range of clients including businesses, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and sports and entertainment venues. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Aramark has established itself as a trusted partner in delivering exceptional dining and service experiences. The company emphasizes creating positive outcomes for individuals, communities, and the environment, ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace free from discrimination. Aramark is dedicated to fostering a culture where all team members are valued and empowered to contribute to the organization’s success.

The Food Production Manager role at Aramark is a pivotal managerial position responsible for the creation and execution of dining options that are tailored to meet customer preferences and requirements. This role oversees dining facilities where patrons select cooked meals from a variety of options, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The Food Production Manager uses Aramark’s proprietary coaching model to engage and develop team members, rewarding and recognizing their achievements to maximize individual and team potential. This leadership position involves planning and leading daily team briefings, maintaining compliance with safety and sanitation standards, and directly managing operational performance including financial targets related to profit and loss (P&L) statements.

Additionally, the Food Production Manager builds and maintains strong client relationships by identifying client needs, communicating operational progress, and ensuring that all team members are trained and capable of executing operational excellence fundamentals. These fundamentals include meeting food and labor initiatives while supervising the production, quality, and control of food offerings. The role requires the capacity to maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees, thereby fostering a positive dining experience for all patrons. Physical demands of the job include periodically lifting, transporting, pushing, and tugging items weighing up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods. Candidates with at least one year of prior experience are preferred, with a bachelor’s degree or relevant experience also being advantageous. Superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to create cohesive dining experiences through strong cross-departmental collaboration are essential for success in this role.