Food Service Manager - Rutgers University Camden

Aramark is a global leader in food and facilities management services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries worldwide. Established with a strong foundation rooted in service and united by a clear purpose, Aramark focuses on delivering exceptional experiences to its customers, partners, communities, and the planet. The company emphasizes equal opportunity employment and actively fosters an inclusive and diverse work environment, ensuring that all employees feel welcomed and valued regardless of their background or identity. With a commitment to professional growth, Aramark aims to develop the talents and passions of its workforce, providing a dynamic workplace where employees can thrive, take on new challenges, and build fulfilling careers.

The role of Food Service Manager at Aramark is a salaried management position with a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $65,000 annually. This position is integral to ensuring smooth dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu, typically in settings such as cafeterias or residential dining facilities. As a Food Service Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative dining solutions tailored to meet customer needs and tastes while overseeing all aspects of daily dining service operations.

This position focuses heavily on leadership, client relationships, financial performance, productivity, compliance, and operational excellence in food service delivery. Key responsibilities include engaging and developing team members to their fullest potential through coaching and recognizing their achievements, ensuring team performance meets corporate and client objectives, and planning daily briefings to maintain clear communication. The role involves close collaboration with clients to understand and meet their expectations, regularly communicating operational progress to maintain transparency and build trust.

Financial oversight is critical, with the Food Service Manager accountable for maintaining profit and loss statements, meeting financial targets, and driving efficiency through process improvements and cost management. Emphasizing operational excellence, the manager must lead the team in maintaining food quality, production standards, and effective cost controls. Ensuring full compliance with safety and sanitation standards, health regulations, and wage and hour laws is mandatory to create a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees alike.

Additionally, the Food Service Manager will work closely with the Food Service Director to lead front-of-house operations. This includes planning, directing, and coordinating all food service activities to ensure the delivery of a finished product that delights customers. The role demands hands-on leadership and the ability to adapt responsibilities as needed to meet evolving business and client needs.

Aramark offers comprehensive benefits programs, such as medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources, along with retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid time off options including parental leave and disability coverage. These benefits may vary by location and eligibility but collectively reinforce Aramark's commitment to supporting the well-being and professional lives of its employees. Overall, this Food Service Manager opportunity is ideal for a motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills, a passion for customer service, and the capability to foster a unified and efficient food service team.