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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
Career Development
Worklife balance

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. The company is deeply rooted in service and driven by a purpose to create a positive impact not only for its employees but also for its partners, communities, and the planet. With a strong commitment to equality and diversity, Aramark ensures that all employees have equal employment opportunities without discrimination. Aramark’s culture emphasizes professional growth, talent development, and fostering a inclusive work environment that values the contributions of every team member.

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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
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using company standards
  • Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments
  • 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 ensure a unified 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
  • 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, including menu planning and development
  • Develop operational component forecasts and explain variances
  • Ensure requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels 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 period inventory
  • Maintain records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards
  • Interact with Client Management and maintain effective client and customer relations
  • 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
  • Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client’s mission and vision, including sustainable practices

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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