Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $62,000.00 - $70,000.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work-life resources
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
Job Description
Aramark is a globally recognized leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of customers each day across 15 countries. Established on a strong foundation of service and driven by a clear mission to positively impact employees, clients, communities, and the environment, Aramark is committed to fostering a work environment that values equal employment opportunity. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. At Aramark, employees are empowered to develop their talents, fuel their passions, and grow professionally in a nurturing and inclusive environment. The company’s dedication to operational excellence and client satisfaction reflects in its robust global presence in food and facilities service industry sectors.
The Food Service Manager role at Aramark is a key leadership position that focuses on managing and optimizing dining operations to meet diverse customer preferences and expectations. Reporting directly within the food service management team, this role is tasked with the execution of effective dining solutions where customers order from a menu featuring prepared foods. The Food Service Manager is responsible for leading front-of-house operations in cafeteria or residential dining facilities, working closely with the Food Service Director to ensure high-quality service delivery and operational efficiency. This role requires an individual who is adept at coaching and developing team members, fostering a strong client relationship, and managing financial performance through profit and loss accountability.
The position requires hands-on leadership to drive team engagement, performance, and compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Employees in this position are expected to lead by example, directing and coordinating food service activities to ensure the finished product meets the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. Moreover, the manager is empowered to influence the financial health of the dining operation by adhering to budgetary guidelines, cost control practices, and productivity metrics aligned with Aramark’s operational excellence principles. Individuals holding this position benefit from a competitive salary range between $62,000 and $70,000, along with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage, work-life resources, retirement savings plans like 401(k), and paid time off including parental leave and disability coverage.
Aramark highly values professional growth and development; therefore, the Food Service Manager position offers continuous opportunities for new skills acquisition and diverse responsibilities to tackle evolving business needs. With a culture focused on collaboration and mutual respect, this career path is designed for professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences while driving sustainable business results within a supportive and innovative environment. Candidates should expect a dynamic role where job duties may evolve to meet emerging challenges and client commitments, underscoring the company’s adaptability and employee-centric philosophy.
The Food Service Manager role at Aramark is a key leadership position that focuses on managing and optimizing dining operations to meet diverse customer preferences and expectations. Reporting directly within the food service management team, this role is tasked with the execution of effective dining solutions where customers order from a menu featuring prepared foods. The Food Service Manager is responsible for leading front-of-house operations in cafeteria or residential dining facilities, working closely with the Food Service Director to ensure high-quality service delivery and operational efficiency. This role requires an individual who is adept at coaching and developing team members, fostering a strong client relationship, and managing financial performance through profit and loss accountability.
The position requires hands-on leadership to drive team engagement, performance, and compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Employees in this position are expected to lead by example, directing and coordinating food service activities to ensure the finished product meets the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. Moreover, the manager is empowered to influence the financial health of the dining operation by adhering to budgetary guidelines, cost control practices, and productivity metrics aligned with Aramark’s operational excellence principles. Individuals holding this position benefit from a competitive salary range between $62,000 and $70,000, along with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage, work-life resources, retirement savings plans like 401(k), and paid time off including parental leave and disability coverage.
Aramark highly values professional growth and development; therefore, the Food Service Manager position offers continuous opportunities for new skills acquisition and diverse responsibilities to tackle evolving business needs. With a culture focused on collaboration and mutual respect, this career path is designed for professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences while driving sustainable business results within a supportive and innovative environment. Candidates should expect a dynamic role where job duties may evolve to meet emerging challenges and client commitments, underscoring the company’s adaptability and employee-centric philosophy.
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience
- At least 1 year of experience in a management role
- Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service
- Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lb
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
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 provide 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
- Plan, direct, and coordinate 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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