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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 Discounts
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services and hospitality management, serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. As a multifaceted company, Aramark provides food services, facilities management, and uniform services with a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. The company emphasizes a culture rooted in service, collaboration, and respect, dedicated to creating positive experiences for customers, communities, and employees alike. With a global footprint and diverse service offerings, Aramark continually invests in its workforce, promoting growth, inclusion, and empowerment. Their mission centers on doing great things for each other, their partners, communities, and the planet, reflecting a deep... 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 bachelors degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships

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 bachelors 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 Aramarks 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 connects 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 and 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
  • Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met
  • Coordinates and supervises unit personnel regarding production merchandising quality and cost control labor management and employee training
  • Recruits hires develops and retains front line team
  • Conducts period inventory
  • Maintains records to comply with ARAMARK government and accrediting agency standards
  • Interacts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organization
  • May participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts
  • Looks 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 clients mission and vision to include sustainable practices

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location