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
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by purpose, Aramark focuses on creating exceptional experiences for clients, communities, and employees. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Aramark offers a dynamic, growth-oriented work environment that fosters talent development and empowers employees to achieve their full potential. Working at Aramark means joining a team that prioritizes service excellence, sustainability, and innovation to deliver outstanding food and facilities solutions.

The Food Service Director role at Aramark is a key management position responsible for overseeing dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu. This leader develops and executes dining solutions tailored to meet customer needs and preferences, ensuring a high-quality customer experience is consistently delivered. The position involves comprehensive leadership duties, including mentoring and developing teams, recruiting and hiring staff, managing training and performance, and fostering a positive workplace culture with recognition and rewards. The Food Service Director ensures all food service operations align with company standards and safety regulations, maintaining sanitation and health compliance across all dining venues.

Financial performance is a critical aspect of the role, with responsibilities including budget management, revenue building, and cost control of food, beverage, and labor expenses. The director is tasked with completing and maintaining profit and loss statements, achieving food and labor targets, and managing resources to support efficient operations. This position also involves strategic implementation of food and labor initiatives to enhance productivity and operational excellence.

Additionally, the Food Service Director maintains strong client relationships by identifying client needs, effectively communicating progress, and seeking opportunities to introduce new products and services that support sales growth and client retention. Managing the front of the house operations for cafeteria or residential dining facilities is part of the role, along with developing and executing food service plans that align with the client’s mission, vision, and sustainable practices.

Aramark offers this position as a full-time role with a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $80,000, reflecting the company's commitment to attracting top talent. Comprehensive benefits accompany the role, including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans like 401(k), paid time off such as parental leave, and disability coverage, among others. Aramark’s commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth underscores its reputation as a leading employer in the food service industry, focused on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that drives success for both its employees and the customers it serves.

Job Requirements

  • Requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • requires at least 4 years of experience
  • requires 1-3 years in a management role
  • requires previous food service experience
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
  • ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using company standards
  • ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments
  • must occasionally lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lb
  • must be able to stand for extended periods

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • at least 4 years of experience
  • 1-3 years experience in a management role
  • previous experience in food service
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to develop and maintain client and customer rapport
  • excellent customer service skills using Aramark’s model
  • ability to maintain effective relationships with other departments
  • ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lb
  • ability to stand for extended periods

Job Duties

  • Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions
  • ensure food services appropriately connect to the Executional Framework
  • coach employees on goals and execution
  • reward and recognize employees
  • ensure safety and sanitation standards are met
  • identify client needs and communicate operational progress
  • manage budget, build revenue, and control costs
  • complete and maintain P&L statements
  • achieve food and labor targets
  • implement food and labor initiatives
  • manage production, distribution and food service operations
  • maintain a safe and healthy environment
  • comply with policies related to safety, health and labor laws
  • establish systems for ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving food
  • develop operational forecasts and explain variances
  • coordinate unit personnel on production, quality and cost control
  • recruit, hire, develop and retain front line team
  • conduct inventory
  • maintain compliance records
  • interact with client management and maintain client relations
  • participate in sales and contract negotiation
  • implement new products and services to support sales growth
  • manage front of house dining operations
  • develop and implement food service plans aligned with client mission and sustainable practices

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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