Food Service Manager

Aramark is a global leader in food and facilities management services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by a strong purpose, Aramark is dedicated to doing great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters an environment of equal employment opportunity and values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination. With a mission centered on service, Aramark aims to develop the talents of its workforce, fuel their passions, and empower their professional growth. Employees at Aramark are encouraged to take on new challenges, find a sense of belonging, and enjoy a rewarding working environment where they can reach their full potential.

The Food Service Manager position is a vital management role based at Southeastern Correctional Facility in Lancaster, OH, where the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing dining solutions tailored to meet customer needs and tastes. This role involves overseeing and managing dining operations focused on serving customers who order prepared foods from a menu, ensuring both quality and efficiency. As a Food Service Manager, you will lead a team to maintain safety, sanitation, and compliance standards throughout the dining operations, reinforcing Aramark’s commitment to excellence.

The compensation range for this position is between $58,000 and $60,000 annually, reflecting Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting. This salary is complemented by comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, vision coverage, and various work/life resources. Eligible employees may also access retirement savings plans such as 401(k), paid parental leave, disability coverage, and more. Benefits can vary by location and are subject to eligibility and legal requirements.

In your role, you will use Aramark’s coaching model to engage and develop your team members to their fullest potential, fostering a positive, high-performance environment that rewards and recognizes employee contributions. Leadership duties encompass planning and leading daily team briefings, ensuring individual and group objectives are met, and maintaining compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.

Financial stewardship is another critical aspect, where you will be responsible for managing profit and loss statements, achieving financial targets set by clients and the company, and adopting Aramark’s systems and processes to improve operational margins. Your efforts will ensure efficient operations, cost controls, and profitability, while also supervising the team in areas of production, quality, and overall control.

The Food Service Manager also plays a key role in maintaining effective client relationships by identifying customer needs and communicating operational progress clearly. Compliance with all applicable policies, including safety, health, and wage regulations, remains a top priority to maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees alike.

Additional responsibilities include leading the front of the house operations within the cafeteria or residential dining facility alongside the Food Service Director and coordinating food service activities to deliver excellent finished products to customers. This position demands occasional physical activity such as lifting and standing for extended periods, highlighting the dynamic nature of the role.

Aramark values adaptability, encouraging employees to develop new skills and embrace changing job duties to meet commitments and deliver outstanding service. This is a unique opportunity to join a renowned company that values your professional growth while positively impacting the community through superior food service management.