Food Service Director

Aramark Healthcare is a division of Aramark, a global leader in food services, facilities, and uniform services. Aramark Healthcare specializes in providing comprehensive food and nutrition services to hospitals, healthcare facilities, and senior living communities. With a commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, Aramark Healthcare plays a vital role in enhancing patient care and overall dining experiences in medical settings. Established in multiple countries, Aramark operates in 15 countries worldwide and serves millions of guests every day through food and facilities. Rooted in service and driven by a mission to support communities, employees, and partners, Aramark fosters a culture of growth, inclusivity, and purposeful work.

Aramark Healthcare is currently seeking a Food Service Director to join their team at Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital located in Medina, Ohio. This is a salaried management position with a compensation range of $80,000 to $90,000 annually. This role is responsible for developing and executing dining solutions tailored to meet customer needs and tastes in a hospital environment. The Food Service Director will oversee all dining operations, ensuring customers receive menu-selected prepared foods efficiently and with high quality. The director will lead teams through recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management, while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

In this role, the Food Service Director also manages financial performance by controlling budgets related to food, beverage, and labor costs, maintaining P&L statements, and achieving profitability targets. They are responsible for improving productivity by implementing initiatives focused on labor and food cost efficiencies and operational excellence. Furthermore, the position requires strong client relationship skills to effectively communicate operational progress and meet client expectations. The Food Service Director is also tasked with managing the front of the house dining operation including the cafeteria and residential dining facilities.

Additional responsibilities include menu planning and development, maintaining compliance with Aramark and government safety regulations, overseeing inventory, and working closely with client management to maintain strong relationships. This role may also participate in sales processes and contract negotiations while seeking opportunities to innovate with new products and services that support sales growth and client retention. The Food Service Director is expected to embody Aramark's values of service, integrity, and teamwork while contributing to a positive workplace culture and achieving operational goals. This position requires flexibility as job duties may evolve over time to meet changing business needs.

Aramark offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plans, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and work/life resources. These benefits vary by location and employee eligibility. Aramark is committed to equal employment opportunity and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. The employment opportunity complies with all applicable laws including fair chance ordinances related to arrest or conviction records. This role provides a chance to develop professionally in a rewarding environment dedicated to quality and innovation in healthcare food services.