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Food Service Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. As a company deeply rooted in service and committed to its purpose, Aramark aims to make a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee enjoys equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Aramark is dedicated to employee development, offering a workplace where talents are nurtured, passions are fueled, and professional growth... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Requires at least 4 years of experience
  • Requires at least 1-3 years in a management role
  • Previous experience in food service is required
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's model
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments
  • Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods

Job Qualifications

  • At least 4 years of experience in food service
  • 1-3 years of experience in a management role
  • Previous experience in food service
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs

Job Duties

  • Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance
  • Ensure food services appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
  • Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute
  • Reward and recognize employees
  • Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
  • Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress
  • Adopt Aramark process and systems
  • Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage and labor
  • Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
  • Achieve food and labor targets
  • Manage resources to ensure quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines
  • Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for both labor and food initiatives
  • Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management
  • Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor
  • Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution and food service
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees
  • Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour
  • Establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development
  • Develop operational component forecasts and can explain variances
  • Responsible for components accounting functions
  • Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met
  • Coordinates and supervises unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management and employee training
  • Recruits, hires, develops and retains front line team
  • Conducts period inventory
  • Maintains records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards
  • Interacts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organization
  • May participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts
  • Looks for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention
  • Manage the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility)
  • Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client's mission and vision, to include sustainable practices

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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