Food Service Manager

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, is a premier provider of customized dining solutions designed to elevate amenities and enhance client experiences. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to food service, where each engagement is viewed as an opportunity to create a memorable sensory experience that fosters and feeds company culture. LifeWorks takes pride in delivering tailored dining environments that range from thoughtfully designed spaces to the marketing of branded food products, providing clients with a seamless and elevated dining journey. As part of the broader Aramark family, LifeWorks benefits from a global network known for operational excellence and a commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Aramark operates in 15 countries serving millions of guests daily, with a mission rooted in service and a focus on employee growth and diversity. The organization strongly supports equal employment opportunities, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The Food Service Manager role at LifeWorks is a dynamic leadership position focused on overseeing elevated dining operations that cater to evolving client tastes and high-quality standards. In this fast-paced environment, the Food Service Manager will lead a team responsible for delivering freshly prepared meals from a diverse menu, ensuring that customer satisfaction and operational efficiency remain paramount. This role requires someone with strong leadership skills who can coach and develop team members using Aramark's proven coaching model, fostering a motivated and high-performing team. The manager will also be responsible for recognizing and rewarding employees, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring that all individual and team performance objectives align with client expectations.

Operational excellence is central to this role. The Food Service Manager will handle financial oversight including the maintenance of profit and loss statements and meeting company financial targets. Knowledge of Aramark's systems, performance metrics, and inventory trends will be critical to train the team on cost-control measures and margin improvements. This leader will bring value by optimizing productivity through efficient operations and strong profit management while adhering to food and labor initiatives. The role also involves a front-of-house leadership component for cafeteria and residential dining facilities, requiring close collaboration with the Food Service Director.

Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment is a key responsibility, with a focus on compliance with all applicable policies and regulations relating to safety, health, wage, and hour standards. The Food Service Manager must ensure that operations sustain high-quality food production and service, contributing to a unified and enjoyable customer experience. This position demands strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective client relationships and partnerships internally and externally. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Aramark values employees who are dedicated to continuous learning, adaptability, and making a positive impact, both within the company and the broader community. The Food Service Manager role offers a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about food services, leadership, and client-focused operational excellence. For more information about the company and career opportunities, potential candidates can visit Aramark’s career site and connect on social media.