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Aramark

Food Service Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Training and Development
career advancement

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries worldwide. Rooted deeply in service and united by a clear purpose, Aramark strives not only to meet the needs of its clients and communities but to do great things for its employees, partners, and the planet. With a clear mission focused on equality, inclusion, and sustainability, Aramark values every team member and fosters an environment where equal employment opportunity is a cornerstone, promoting diversity and non-discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. This... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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 a unified food service experience for all customers
  • Requires occasional lifting carrying pushing and pulling up to 50 lb
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

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 a unified food service experience for all customers
  • 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 but not limited to those relating to safety health wage and hour
  • Establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering receiving storing preparing and serving of food related products as well as menu planning and development
  • Develop operational component forecasts and can explain variances
  • Responsible for components accounting functions
  • Ensure that requirements for appropriate 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 teams
  • Conduct period 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 with client organization
  • May participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts
  • Look for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention
  • Manage the front of the house of the dining operation Cafeteria Residential Dining Facility
  • Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client's mission and vision to include sustainable practices

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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