Panera Bread Manager - Howard University

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. With its commitment rooted in service and united by its purpose, Aramark strives to create a positive impact not only for its employees and partners but also for the communities and planet it serves. This multinational company focuses on developing careers that nurture talents, fuel passions, and empower professional growth. Aramark values equal employment opportunity, embracing diversity and inclusion across all dimensions such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, and more. Their mission is to do great things for each other and to foster a working environment where every employee has the chance to thrive in a dynamic and supportive culture.

The position available is a management role focused on developing and executing dining solutions that meet customer needs and tastes. The role entails overseeing and managing dining operations where customers order prepared food from a menu, typically within a retail food service location such as cafeterias, food courts, or quick-service restaurants. The management position is salaried with a compensation range of $70,000 to $75,000, reflecting the professional level and responsibilities involved. The manager is responsible for leveraging Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members, ensuring both individual and team performances meet objectives and client expectations.

Key responsibilities include ensuring safety and sanitation standards are maintained, fostering effective client and customer relationships for beneficial business partnerships, and driving financial targets through the completion and maintenance of profit and loss statements. The manager must also adopt Aramark’s processes and systems to analyze performance metrics and educate teams on key levers to improve margins. This role involves overseeing production, quality control, and ensuring that the entire team is trained and capable of executing their duties effectively. Additionally, the manager supervises multiple employees, handling key HR functions such as hiring, discipline, performance reviews, and salary adjustments.

Beyond team management, this role requires collaboration with other internal departments and external vendors to ensure smooth operations and alignment with broader company goals. The manager will also be responsible for inventory management, compliance with sanitation and safety regulations, menu planning, and enhancing the retail experience for customers. Aramark promotes a culture of continuous improvement, where duties may evolve or expand to meet changing business needs. This position offers a unique opportunity for professionals passionate about food service management to advance their careers within a company dedicated to service excellence, sustainability, and employee development.