Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
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 services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in a strong service culture and united by a clear sense of purpose, Aramark strives to create positive impacts for its employees, clients, and the communities where it operates. The company emphasizes equal employment opportunity and a diverse, inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. Aramark offers comprehensive career development opportunities, encouraging employees to grow both personally and professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment. They focus on fostering a workplace culture where talents are nurtured, passions are fueled, and professional growth is a priority.
The Food Service Director is a key management position within Aramark, responsible for leading dining operations and developing innovative food service solutions tailored to meet the unique needs and tastes of customers. This role oversees the entire dining operation where customers order prepared foods from a menu, managing everything from food production and distribution to client relationships and financial performance. The Food Service Director is charged with building and mentoring high-performing teams, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards, managing budgets, and driving the achievement of food and labor targets. In addition, the Director champions operational excellence by implementing Aramark's established processes and systems, focusing on cost control, quality enhancement, and customer satisfaction.
This position requires a dynamic leader who can engage and coach employees, foster collaboration across departments, and maintain effective communication with clients to promote mutually beneficial business relationships. The Director also participates in the sales process and contract negotiations, consistently seeking opportunities to introduce new products and services that enhance sales growth and client retention. The role demands strong organizational abilities to manage inventory, maintain records in compliance with government and accrediting agencies, and uphold the highest standards of operational and regulatory compliance.
Aramark offers this role as a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $80,000. Beyond financial compensation, the company provides a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid time off including parental leave and disability coverage, and other work/life resources. The Food Service Director plays a crucial part in shaping the dining experience for customers and clients alike, ensuring sustainable practices are integrated into food service plans, aligning with the mission and vision of each client. For individuals passionate about food service management and driven to make a meaningful impact in a global organization, this role represents an exciting career opportunity within one of the industry’s most respected companies.
The Food Service Director is a key management position within Aramark, responsible for leading dining operations and developing innovative food service solutions tailored to meet the unique needs and tastes of customers. This role oversees the entire dining operation where customers order prepared foods from a menu, managing everything from food production and distribution to client relationships and financial performance. The Food Service Director is charged with building and mentoring high-performing teams, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards, managing budgets, and driving the achievement of food and labor targets. In addition, the Director champions operational excellence by implementing Aramark's established processes and systems, focusing on cost control, quality enhancement, and customer satisfaction.
This position requires a dynamic leader who can engage and coach employees, foster collaboration across departments, and maintain effective communication with clients to promote mutually beneficial business relationships. The Director also participates in the sales process and contract negotiations, consistently seeking opportunities to introduce new products and services that enhance sales growth and client retention. The role demands strong organizational abilities to manage inventory, maintain records in compliance with government and accrediting agencies, and uphold the highest standards of operational and regulatory compliance.
Aramark offers this role as a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $80,000. Beyond financial compensation, the company provides a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid time off including parental leave and disability coverage, and other work/life resources. The Food Service Director plays a crucial part in shaping the dining experience for customers and clients alike, ensuring sustainable practices are integrated into food service plans, aligning with the mission and vision of each client. For individuals passionate about food service management and driven to make a meaningful impact in a global organization, this role represents an exciting career opportunity within one of the industry’s most respected companies.
Job Requirements
- RD certification required
- At least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
- Previous experience in food service
- 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 Aramark's standard model
- Ability to maintain effective working relationship with other departments
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lb
Job Qualifications
- RD certification required
- 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 Aramark's standard model
- Ability to maintain effective working relationship with other departments
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 lb
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 processes 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
- 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 those relating to safety, health, wage and hour
- Establish and maintain systems and procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food products, as well as menu planning and development
- Develop operational component forecasts and explain variances
- 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
- Participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts
- Implement new products and services to support sales growth and client retention
- Manage front of the house of the dining operation
- Develop and implement food service plans aligned with client mission and vision including sustainable practices
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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