Manager, Culinary Services

Aramark is a global leader in food and facilities management, operating in 15 countries and serving millions of guests daily. The company is deeply rooted in values of service, community engagement, and environmental responsibility. Aramark's mission is to deliver excellent service to its clients, partners, employees, and the communities it serves, fostering a workplace where everyone is afforded equal opportunity and inclusion regardless of race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. Aramark emphasizes professional development, aiming to empower its employees to reach their full potential by nurturing their talents, supporting their passions, and offering new challenges and a supportive working environment.

The Culinary Service Manager role at Aramark is a key management position located in a senior living facility. This role focuses on developing and implementing dietary solutions to meet the specific needs and taste preferences of the residents. The manager is accountable for overseeing all dietary operations and ensuring that the culinary services contribute positively to the wellness and satisfaction of the facility's residents. This requires understanding of nutritional requirements, operational leadership, and client relationship management to maintain high standards of food quality and service.

The responsibilities of the Culinary Service Manager are broad and dynamic, involving leadership duties such as coaching, employee engagement, and performance management based on Aramark's coaching model. The manager rewards and recognizes employee achievements, plans and leads daily team briefings, and ensures that safety and sanitation standards are strictly followed. Moreover, they serve as the primary liaison for client relationship management—identifying client needs and communicating operational progress effectively.

Financial stewardship is an essential part of the role, as the manager is responsible for maintaining profitability by managing profit and loss statements, achieving client and company financial targets, and educating teams about operational metrics that impact margins. The Culinary Service Manager also champions productivity by enforcing cost control measures and ensuring food and labor initiatives meet Aramark’s Operational Excellence standards.

Compliance with all applicable regulations—covering safety, health, wage, and hour laws—is mandatory. The role entails maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Additional responsibilities include leading the front-of-house dining operations in conjunction with the Food Service Director, planning and managing food service activities, and ensuring a finished product that exceeds customer expectations.

Aramark seeks candidates who bring leadership, culinary expertise specifically in senior living or healthcare environments, and a customer service orientation modeled by Aramark’s standards. The Culinary Service Manager role is physically demanding, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds and extended periods of standing.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced culinary professional seeking to implement their skills within a thriving senior living community, supported by a global organization committed to impactful service and employee growth. The position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to residents' quality of life while developing personal and professional capabilities in a dynamic, supportive setting.