Food Retail Brand Location Manager - LMU

Aramark is a global leader in food services and hospitality, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Rooted deeply in service and driven by a shared purpose, Aramark aims to positively impact our communities, partners, employees, and the planet. The company is renowned for delivering exceptional food and facilities management solutions in a variety of sectors including education, healthcare, business, and leisure. Aramark is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. This commitment to equal employment opportunities is fundamental to the company's culture and operational philosophy.

The Food Retail Brand Location Manager at Aramark plays a critical role in orchestrating the dining operations across multiple well-known brand outlets such as Starbucks, Qdoba, and Einstein's. This management position focuses on developing and executing dining solutions that align with customer preferences and needs, ensuring each brand outlet provides an exceptional experience that meets both customer and client expectations. With a clear leadership mandate, this role is responsible for overseeing daily operations where customers order prepared foods from curated menus, ensuring smooth, efficient, and profitable service.

This role commands a salary range from $75,000 to $80,000 annually, reflecting the expertise and talent required. The Food Retail Brand Location Manager is tasked with a comprehensive set of responsibilities, spanning leadership, client relationships, financial performance, productivity, compliance, and operational excellence. The candidate will be instrumental in enacting Aramark's coaching model to nurture team talents, recognize employee contributions, plan and lead briefings, and uphold stringent safety and sanitation standards. Building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing clear and consistent communication on operational progress, and fulfilling financial targets through diligent P&L management are also core to this position.

Operational efficiency is paramount, as the manager drives value through cost controls, profit management, adherence to food and labor initiatives, and team training. They supervise production and quality controls to uphold brand standards. Compliance with safety, health, wage, and labor regulations is rigorously maintained to foster a safe environment for all stakeholders. The manager will collaborate closely with Food Service Directors to lead front-of-house operations, ensuring seamless execution of food service activities and delivering finished products that delight customers.

At Aramark, personal growth and skill development are highly encouraged, preparing employees to adapt and excel as job responsibilities evolve. The organization offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources alongside retirement savings plans and paid time off such as parental leave and disability coverage. This position does not have a predetermined closing date and remains open until a qualified candidate is selected. Aramark also embraces fair hiring practices in adherence to relevant legal frameworks, ensuring equitable consideration for all applicants.