Food Service Director

Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Known for its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, Aramark embodies a purpose-driven culture rooted in service. With a strong focus on professional growth, employee development, and diversity, Aramark fosters an inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to succeed and contribute meaningfully. The company’s mission revolves around doing great things for employees, clients, communities, and the planet, reinforcing its reputation as a premier employer in the food service and hospitality sector.

The Food Service Director role at Aramark is a dynamic management position dedicated to developing and executing innovative dining solutions tailored to meet diverse customer needs and tastes. This role involves overseeing and managing all aspects of dining operations where customers order prepared meals from a menu, ensuring both quality and operational excellence. The position offers a competitive salary range of $78,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually, reflecting Aramark's commitment to attracting top talent in the industry. Benefiting from comprehensive compensation and benefits, the Food Service Director position is designed for professionals eager to lead, innovate, and enhance customer dining experiences.

In this role, the Food Service Director leads, mentors, and develops teams by recruiting, training, and coaching employees to maximize their potential. They champion safety and sanitation standards across all operations and ensure alignment with Aramark’s Executional Framework. Financial oversight responsibilities include managing budgets, controlling costs related to food, beverage, and labor, and maintaining profit and loss statements. The Director is also tasked with building strong client relationships by identifying needs and ensuring clear communication of operational progress.

Further, the Food Service Director directs productivity initiatives, implementing labor and food-saving measures, optimizing resource use, and maintaining compliance with operational excellence principles. They coordinate all production, distribution, and food service activities, ensuring efficient and quality-driven operations that meet or exceed client expectations. Compliance with applicable safety, health, wage, and hour regulations is strictly maintained, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees alike.

Key duties also include overseeing the ordering, storing, preparation, and serving of food products, developing menus, conducting inventories, managing personnel performance, and maintaining records to meet company and regulatory standards. The role requires proactive engagement with client management and may involve participation in sales processes and contract negotiations, highlighting its strategic importance within Aramark’s operational framework.

This position is best suited for candidates with at least four years of relevant food service experience, including one to three years in a managerial capacity. The Food Service Director must exhibit strong communication skills, customer service excellence, and the ability to foster collaborative interdepartmental relationships. Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and the ability to stand for extended periods.

By joining Aramark, Food Service Directors become part of a global network committed to innovation, sustainability, and community impact. The company supports ongoing learning and development, encouraging employees to enhance their skills and take on new challenges. Aramark’s comprehensive benefits program includes medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement savings plans, and paid time off, reflecting its dedication to employee well-being and work-life balance. As a Food Service Director here, you will play a crucial role in shaping exceptional dining experiences and advancing Aramark’s mission to deliver great things for its people and partners.