Food Service Manager

Aramark is a global leader in providing food, facilities, and uniform services to millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Rooted deeply in a mission of service and unified by a purpose to make a positive impact for employees, partners, communities, and the planet, Aramark is committed to creating an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. The company champions a diverse work environment where each employee is valued without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military background, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. At Aramark, career growth is fostered through developing talents, fueling passions, and empowering employees to realize their full potential. Whether you seek new challenges, a sense of belonging, or a fulfilling work environment, Aramark supports your journey.

The role of Food Service Manager at Aramark is a key management position tasked with the development and implementation of dining solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs and tastes of customers. This role involves overseeing dining operations where customers order prepared foods from menus, ensuring service quality, operational excellence, and client satisfaction. The position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $58,000 to $64,000 and includes comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid time off including parental leave, and disability coverage, which vary based on location and employee eligibility.

In this role, the Food Service Manager leads and coaches teams using Aramark’s proven coaching models to unlock employee potential, rewarding and recognizing outstanding performance. They are accountable for planning and conducting daily team briefings while maintaining stringent safety and sanitation standards in all dining operations. The manager builds strong client relationships by identifying needs and communicating operational progress effectively. A critical responsibility is managing financial performance through precise completion of profit and loss statements, delivering on client and company financial targets, and educating teams on operational metrics, order, and inventory trends.

Productivity is driven by managing efficient operations, controlling costs, and ensuring profitability. The manager ensures that the entire team is trained and capable of implementing operational processes while supervising production, quality, and control standards. Compliance with safety, health, wage, and regulatory policies is essential to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.

Additionally, the Food Service Manager leads front-of-house dining operations, coordinating efforts with the Food Service Director to deliver superior customer experiences. The role requires flexibility as job duties may evolve to meet changing organizational goals. Candidates are expected to have a minimum of one year of experience including management experience. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service expertise aligned with Aramark’s service standards, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments to create a unified food service experience are critical for success. Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods. This role offers a fulfilling career path with opportunities to develop new skills and make a meaningful impact within a global service organization.