Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Job Description
Aramark Student Nutrition is a leading provider of food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts across the United States. Specializing in public and private educational institutions, Aramark offers a variety of dining solutions including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering services, nutrition education, and retail operations. With a mission to enhance the student experience, Aramark partners with schools to craft culinary offerings that contribute to academic success by ensuring that every meal served is healthy, nutritious, and enjoyable. The company is dedicated to creating a positive dining atmosphere that fosters community well-being and supports student growth.
The Food Service Manager role at Aramark Student Nutrition is a vital management position focused on developing and implementing dining solutions that cater to customer preferences and requirements. This position involves overseeing and managing dining operations where customers select from a menu of prepared foods, ensuring that service quality, food safety, and operational efficiency meet the highest standards. The manager will lead a team by applying Aramark’s coaching model to maximize team member potential, rewarding and recognizing performance, and orchestrating daily team briefings to align goals and expectations.
In this role, the Food Service Manager is responsible for maintaining strong client relationships by understanding and addressing client needs while communicating operational progress clearly and consistently. Financial responsibilities include the preparation and maintenance of profit and loss statements, meeting financial targets for both clients and the company, and utilizing Aramark’s proprietary processes and performance metrics to optimize cost management and profitability. Managers also lead efforts to enhance operational productivity through stringent cost controls, labor management, and adherence to food production and quality standards.
Compliance and safety are paramount in this position. The Food Service Manager must ensure that all state and federal regulations are adhered to, including those related to health, safety, wage, and hour laws, while maintaining a safe, healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees alike. Collaborating with the Food Service Director, the manager will lead front-of-house dining operations for cafeterias or residential dining facilities, directing food service activities to deliver finished products that meet customer satisfaction.
This role requires adaptability and a willingness to embrace change, as job duties may evolve to meet the dynamic needs of the business. At Aramark, the emphasis on continuous skill development and operational excellence fosters an environment where employees make a tangible impact on the communities they serve. The Food Service Manager position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about food service, student nutrition, and leadership in a supportive and mission-driven organization.
The Food Service Manager role at Aramark Student Nutrition is a vital management position focused on developing and implementing dining solutions that cater to customer preferences and requirements. This position involves overseeing and managing dining operations where customers select from a menu of prepared foods, ensuring that service quality, food safety, and operational efficiency meet the highest standards. The manager will lead a team by applying Aramark’s coaching model to maximize team member potential, rewarding and recognizing performance, and orchestrating daily team briefings to align goals and expectations.
In this role, the Food Service Manager is responsible for maintaining strong client relationships by understanding and addressing client needs while communicating operational progress clearly and consistently. Financial responsibilities include the preparation and maintenance of profit and loss statements, meeting financial targets for both clients and the company, and utilizing Aramark’s proprietary processes and performance metrics to optimize cost management and profitability. Managers also lead efforts to enhance operational productivity through stringent cost controls, labor management, and adherence to food production and quality standards.
Compliance and safety are paramount in this position. The Food Service Manager must ensure that all state and federal regulations are adhered to, including those related to health, safety, wage, and hour laws, while maintaining a safe, healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees alike. Collaborating with the Food Service Director, the manager will lead front-of-house dining operations for cafeterias or residential dining facilities, directing food service activities to deliver finished products that meet customer satisfaction.
This role requires adaptability and a willingness to embrace change, as job duties may evolve to meet the dynamic needs of the business. At Aramark, the emphasis on continuous skill development and operational excellence fosters an environment where employees make a tangible impact on the communities they serve. The Food Service Manager position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about food service, student nutrition, and leadership in a supportive and mission-driven organization.
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of relevant experience
- at least 1 year of management experience
- bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
- strong interpersonal skills
- ability to maintain client and customer rapport
- excellent customer service skills
- ability to collaborate with other departments
- ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lb
- ability to stand for extended periods
Job Qualifications
- Requires at least 1 year of experience
- requires at least 1 year of experience in a management role
- bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- strong interpersonal skills
- ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
- ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service model
- ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers
- requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
- must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Job Duties
- Use Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential
- reward and recognize employees
- ensure individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations
- plan and lead daily team briefings
- ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
- identify client needs and communicate operational progress
- ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
- deliver client and company financial targets
- adopt all Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends
- educate teams on key levers to improve margins
- bring value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
- follow the Operational Excellence fundamentals by meeting and maintaining food and labor initiatives
- ensure entire team is trained and able to implement
- supervise team regarding production, quality and control
- maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees
- follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour
- lead the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility) in conjunction with the Food Service Director
- plans, directs, and coordinates food service activities in order to deliver a finished product to the customer
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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