Food Service Manager

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, is recognized for designing and delivering custom dining solutions that elevate client amenities beyond expectations. As a prominent player in the food services industry, LifeWorks Restaurant Group embraces innovation and creativity, transforming ordinary dining into extraordinary sensory experiences that nourish company culture and foster memorable interactions. Aramark, the parent company, proudly serves millions of customers daily across 15 countries worldwide, providing food and facilities management services rooted in service and united by a strong sense of purpose. Aramark’s mission emphasizes equitable employment opportunities, community engagement, and sustainability, aiming to empower employees and partners worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive benefits program inclusive of medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and disability coverage, ensuring employee wellbeing and security. The Food Service Manager role at LifeWorks Restaurant Group focuses on overseeing and managing dining operations where customers select prepared foods from a curated menu. This management position requires the development and implementation of innovative dining solutions aligned with customer needs and preferences. As Food Service Manager, you will lead daily team briefings and leverage Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential, fostering a high-performance culture. You will play a key leadership role in ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met while maintaining compliance with all company policies and relevant regulations. Financial stewardship is critical in this role as you are responsible for maintaining profit and loss statements, meeting financial targets, and educating teams on performance metrics to improve operational margins. Additionally, your role will involve sustaining strong client relationships by effectively identifying client needs and communicating operational progress to ensure client satisfaction. You will lead the front-of-house dining operation in conjunction with the Food Service Director, directing food service activities to ensure consistent delivery of quality dining experiences. The position requires strategic focus on productivity through efficient operations, cost controls, profit management, and adherence to Operational Excellence fundamentals, particularly in food and labor initiatives. Prioritizing safety and health in the dining environment, you foster a workplace culture rooted in compliance with wage and hour regulations, safety standards, and health mandates. This role offers a salary range of $80,000 to $85,000 annually, accompanied by opportunities for professional growth within a global organization committed to service excellence. In summary, the Food Service Manager at LifeWorks Restaurant Group within Aramark is a dynamic leadership role combining operational oversight, client relations, financial management, team development, and compliance to deliver exceptional dining experiences. If you are driven by fostering team potential, managing innovative food service operations, and contributing to an inclusive and values-driven workplace, this position provides a rewarding platform to impact the culinary and hospitality landscape significantly.