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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
Career Development
employee recognition
Safe working environment

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by their purpose, Aramark strives to do great things for their employees, partners, communities, and the planet. This commitment to excellence is reflected in their dedication to creating a positive working environment that fosters professional growth and development. As a company, Aramark emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees. They do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum four years of experience in food service
  • At least one to three years in a management role
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to build and maintain effective client and customer relationships
  • Ability to deliver excellent customer service
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other departments
  • Physical ability to lift carry push pull up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand for long periods

Job Qualifications

  • Requires at least 4 years of experience
  • Requires at least 1 to 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
  • 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 client's mission and vision to include sustainable practices

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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