Food Service Director

Silver Spring, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Job Description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, is a leader in the hospitality industry known for delivering custom dining solutions that elevate client amenities. Specializing in creating unique, sensory dining experiences that feed company culture, LifeWorks is committed to transparency and innovative design from space planning to marketing branded food products. The group’s approach combines forward-thinking creativity with meticulous attention to execution to ensure exceptional dining services tailored to client needs. LifeWorks focuses on each project as a holistic experience, offering made-to-order meals that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences, ensuring that every guest enjoys a memorable and welcoming dining environment.

The Food Service Director position at LifeWorks is a pivotal role focused on leadership, operational excellence, and client satisfaction. This salaried role offers compensation ranging from $85,000 to $95,000 and comes with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid leave. The Director will lead a dedicated team, fostering a culture of excellence through mentoring, engagement, and development initiatives. The role demands a hands-on approach in overseeing daily food service operations, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards, managing budgets, and enhancing client relationships. The Director will also drive innovation by integrating new products and services that support business growth and client retention.

Responsibilities include managing front-of-house dining operations, maintaining quality control, and implementing sustainable food service practices aligned with client missions. The Director must adeptly handle financial performance by maintaining P&L statements, meeting food and labor cost targets, and optimizing resource allocation. They will also be responsible for recruitment, training, and performance management of staff, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact guest experiences directly while contributing to the strategic growth of LifeWorks Restaurant Group within the competitive hospitality sector. Individuals passionate about combining leadership with creative food service solutions will find this role rewarding and impactful.

Job Requirements

bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
minimum 4 years of experience in food service
1-3 years of management experience
strong communication skills
ability to lift up to 50 lb occasionally
ability to stand for long periods
ability to build and maintain client relationships
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

Job Qualifications

Requires at least 4 years of experience
requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
requires previous experience in food service
requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
strong communication skills
ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model
ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to unify food service experience
requires occasional lifting carrying pushing and pulling up to 50 lb
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
ensure food services appropriately connect 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 safety health wage and hour
establish and maintain systems and procedures for ordering receiving storing preparing and serving food related products as well as menu planning and development
develop operational component forecasts and explain variances
ensure sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met
coordinate and supervise unit personnel regarding production merchandising quality and cost control labor management and employee training
recruit hire develop and retain front line team
conduct periodic inventory
maintain records to comply with ARAMARK government and accrediting agency standards
interact with client management and maintain effective client and customer relations at all levels
participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts
look for opportunities to implement new products and services supporting sales growth and client retention
manage front of the house of the dining operation cafeteria residential dining facility
develop and implement food service plans aligned with client mission and vision including sustainable practices