Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $100,000.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
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. Rooted in service and united by a common purpose, Aramark is committed to creating sustainable and meaningful impacts not only for its employees but also for its partners, communities, and the planet. With a strong focus on fostering talent development, professional growth, and a sense of community, Aramark provides a dynamic environment where career aspirations can be realized. The company strongly advocates for equal employment opportunities and inclusivity, ensuring a respectful and supportive workplace free from discrimination based on various personal and demographic factors.
The Food Service Director role at Aramark is a pivotal management position located in the Southern New Jersey region. This role is balanced as a floating or bench position, offering the opportunity to lead and innovate dining operations across multiple locations. The Food Service Director is responsible for developing and executing dining solutions that meet diverse customer needs and tastes, managing operations where customers order prepared foods from menus. With an emphasis on leadership, the incumbent will mentor, motivate, and develop teams to maximize performance, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards while fostering a culture of excellence.
Additional responsibilities include building and maintaining strong client relationships by accurately identifying client needs and communicating operational progress effectively. The role requires sound financial acumen, including managing budgets and controlling costs related to food, beverage, and labor while achieving set targets. The Food Service Director will implement Aramark's operational frameworks and agendas focused on labor and food initiatives to drive productivity and operational efficiency.
The scope of the role also encompasses compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations, as well as maintaining client satisfaction through proactive service management. The Food Service Director will oversee the full spectrum of dining operations including production, distribution, menu planning, and development. They will manage resources prudently to ensure high-quality food services within budgetary constraints and contribute to the sales process and contract negotiations as needed.
A significant aspect of this position involves travel—more than 50% of the time—to various client sites within the region, requiring flexibility and adaptability. Compensation for the role ranges between $85,000 and $100,000 annually, reflecting the importance and scope of responsibilities. Aramark also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, disability coverage, and work-life resources, varying by location and employee eligibility.
Working as a Food Service Director at Aramark offers a unique opportunity to lead impactful operations that blend excellent customer service with operational excellence, sustainability, continuous improvement, and financial stewardship. This role is suited to accomplished professionals seeking to leverage their food service expertise in a challenging, rewarding environment where they can make a significant difference for clients and communities.
The Food Service Director role at Aramark is a pivotal management position located in the Southern New Jersey region. This role is balanced as a floating or bench position, offering the opportunity to lead and innovate dining operations across multiple locations. The Food Service Director is responsible for developing and executing dining solutions that meet diverse customer needs and tastes, managing operations where customers order prepared foods from menus. With an emphasis on leadership, the incumbent will mentor, motivate, and develop teams to maximize performance, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards while fostering a culture of excellence.
Additional responsibilities include building and maintaining strong client relationships by accurately identifying client needs and communicating operational progress effectively. The role requires sound financial acumen, including managing budgets and controlling costs related to food, beverage, and labor while achieving set targets. The Food Service Director will implement Aramark's operational frameworks and agendas focused on labor and food initiatives to drive productivity and operational efficiency.
The scope of the role also encompasses compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations, as well as maintaining client satisfaction through proactive service management. The Food Service Director will oversee the full spectrum of dining operations including production, distribution, menu planning, and development. They will manage resources prudently to ensure high-quality food services within budgetary constraints and contribute to the sales process and contract negotiations as needed.
A significant aspect of this position involves travel—more than 50% of the time—to various client sites within the region, requiring flexibility and adaptability. Compensation for the role ranges between $85,000 and $100,000 annually, reflecting the importance and scope of responsibilities. Aramark also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, disability coverage, and work-life resources, varying by location and employee eligibility.
Working as a Food Service Director at Aramark offers a unique opportunity to lead impactful operations that blend excellent customer service with operational excellence, sustainability, continuous improvement, and financial stewardship. This role is suited to accomplished professionals seeking to leverage their food service expertise in a challenging, rewarding environment where they can make a significant difference for clients and communities.
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
- Develops 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
- Travel more than 50 percent of the time
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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