Food Retail Brand Location Manager - LMU

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. With a commitment rooted in service and united by purpose, Aramark strives to positively impact employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company values equal employment opportunities and inclusivity, ensuring a workplace free from 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 legally protected characteristics. Aramark fosters an environment where every employee can participate fully and develop their talents, fueling their passions and empowering professional growth.

Aramark offers a dynamic and rewarding career path, where employees can experience continuous learning and take on new challenges in a supportive, purpose-driven culture. Whether employees are seeking a fresh challenge, a strong sense of belonging, or simply a great place to work, Aramark’s mission is to help each individual reach their full potential.

The Food Retail Brand Location Manager position at Aramark entails a management role responsible for overseeing dining solutions that cater to customers’ tastes and needs. This role specifically manages operations across several food retail brands including Starbucks, Qdoba, and Einstein Bros. Bagels. The manager will supervise dining operations where customers order prepared foods from menus, ensuring excellent food quality and customer service. This position commands a competitive salary range from $75,000 to $80,000 and provides access to comprehensive benefits.

In this role, the Food Retail Brand Location Manager leads teams by applying Aramark's coaching model, developing employees to their fullest potential through engagement, recognition, and reward. The manager holds daily briefings to align team objectives and ensures safety and sanitation standards are consistently met. Maintaining effective client relationships is key, requiring the manager to identify client needs and communicate operational progress clearly.

Financial accountability is critical, involving responsibility for profit and loss (P&L) statements, meeting financial targets for both clients and Aramark, and implementing systems designed to monitor and improve performance metrics, order trends, and inventory management. The manager also drives operational productivity by controlling costs, managing profits, meeting food and labor initiatives, and ensuring the team is trained to maintain high production quality and strict operational standards.

Compliant with all applicable policies, rules, including safety and health regulations, wage and hour laws, and sanitation protocols, the Food Retail Brand Location Manager fosters a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees alike. Additional responsibilities include leading the front of house dining operations in collaboration with the Food Service Director and coordinating food service activities to deliver high-quality finished products to customers.

Aramark encourages a flexible approach as job duties may evolve over time to meet business needs, offering employees opportunities to develop new skills and make meaningful contributions to the company’s success. This role is perfect for an experienced management professional seeking to leverage their interpersonal skills and operational expertise in a fast-paced food retail environment with a reputable global company. The position requires physical stamina such as the ability to stand for extended periods and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

With an emphasis on client satisfaction, team leadership, financial management, compliance, and operational excellence, this role provides an enriching and challenging experience within Aramark’s expansive portfolio of food and dining services.