Food Service Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work/life resources
retirement savings plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily in 15 countries around the world. Founded on the principles of service and united by a shared purpose, Aramark strives to deliver excellent experiences for its clients, partners, communities, and the planet. The company is dedicated to cultivating a workplace where employees enjoy equal employment opportunity, feel valued, and have the freedom to participate fully in all facets of the organization. Aramark does not discriminate on any unlawful basis, fostering an inclusive culture that respects diversity in race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, military status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Aramark's mission revolves around commitment to service excellence and sustainable practices to make a meaningful difference not only for clients and customers but also to empower employees in their career growth and personal development. The company offers a wide range of comprehensive benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources, along with retirement savings plans like a 401(k) and paid time off such as parental leave and disability coverage. This strong benefits package reflects Aramark's investment in its team’s welfare, recognizing that employee satisfaction drives company success.

The Food Service Site Director role at Aramark offers a unique opportunity for an experienced professional ready to take their career to the next level in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. This position plays a pivotal role in managing dining operations, innovating operational solutions, and implementing strategic plans to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence. The Site Director is expected to be a visionary leader who inspires and mentors teams to maximize their performance and engagement. They are responsible for fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, ensuring all operational goals align with Aramark's high standards and client expectations.

This is a full-time role with a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $80,000, demonstrating Aramark’s commitment to attracting top talent. The successful candidate will be adept at building strong relationships with clients and customers, maintaining open communication channels, and ensuring that services meet or exceed required standards. Budget management and cost control related to food, beverage, and labor are critical responsibilities, as is upholding compliance with all relevant policies, rules, and safety regulations.

Working as a Food Service Site Director at Aramark is more than a job — it’s a chance to ignite passion in a role that blends leadership, operational expertise, and customer service excellence. It is an opportunity to work in an environment that supports career growth through skill development, coaching, and performance management. Aramark values people who can build and develop supervisory staff into future leaders, furthering a culture of leadership development and operational success.

Candidates will benefit from working for a company dedicated to fairness and equal opportunity, which actively considers qualified applicants in light of legal protections related to criminal history, among other factors. Overall, this position is suited for an ambitious, innovative, and dedicated Food Service professional who is eager to make impactful contributions every day while advancing their own career in a supportive and inclusive global company environment.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree highly preferred
  • Experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality environment
  • Strong analytical and financial management skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to stand for extended periods

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree level education highly preferred in an area of Food Service, Hospitality, Facilities, or Business Management
  • Meaningful experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality environment, including managing teams
  • Strong analytical, project planning, and financial management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, colleagues and staff
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Job Duties

  • Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching, and managing performance
  • Coach employees by creating a shared understanding of what needs to be achieved and how to execute
  • Reward and recognize employees
  • Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model
  • Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress
  • Adopt Aramark processes and systems
  • Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls with regard to food, beverage, and labor
  • Ensure full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor
  • Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution and foodservice
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees
  • Build and develop supervisory staff to become future leaders
  • Comply with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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