Food Retail Brand Location Manager - UCI Panda Express

Aramark is a leading global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and driven by a purpose to make a positive impact on its partners, communities, and planet, Aramark is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee can thrive. This dedication to equality extends to offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Recognized for its impactful service, Aramark emphasizes professional growth, talent development, and providing a supportive environment uniquely suited for individuals looking to grow their careers and contribute to meaningful work.

The role available is a management position focused on developing and executing dining solutions that cater to customer needs and preferences. This position entails overseeing and managing dining operations within a retail food setting where customers place orders from a menu. As a manager, the incumbent will leverage Aramark’s coaching model to engage and develop team members to their full potential, ensuring that both individual and team performances meet the set objectives and client expectations. This role includes maintaining safety and sanitation standards, fostering effective client and customer relationships, and communicating operational progress. Responsibility will include financial management duties such as the completion and maintenance of profit and loss statements, delivering financial targets, and optimizing operations by efficiently managing costs and improving profit margins.

The management position involves adopting all Aramark systems and processes, understanding performance metrics and operational data including inventory and ordering trends, and educating the team on key factors that drive business success. Daily duties will include supervising food production, quality control, and overall dining operations while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The role also requires direct supervision of a team, including hiring, discipline, performance reviews, and initiating pay increases. Managers will assist in forecasting and accounting tasks, conduct inventory audits, and maintain compliance with Aramark, government, and accrediting agencies’ standards.

The dynamic environment demands coordination with other internal departments and collaboration with vendors and key stakeholders within the client organization to provide a seamless and unified retail dining experience. Managers will also be responsible for developing and implementing service plans aimed at improving quality, service, and profitability. This position requires the physical capability to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods, ensuring the ability to meet the demands of a fast-paced retail food service environment.

Aramark values those who continuously seek to develop new skills and adapt to the needs of the job to positively impact both employees and customers. The company encourages a proactive approach to job duties, where responsibilities can evolve or expand as necessary to meet organizational goals. Individuals applying for this management position will find a career opportunity that not only challenges their leadership and operational skills but also rewards their commitment to excellence in service delivery and business results.