Regional Food Service Manager

Norwalk, CT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

employee recognition programs

Career development opportunities

Safe working environment

Job Description

Aramark is a leading global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services. The company operates in various industries including education, healthcare, business, sports, and leisure, delivering innovative dining solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients and patrons. Committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment, Aramark fosters a culture where employees are empowered, respected, and valued irrespective of their background or personal characteristics. The company actively enforces a strict non-discrimination policy aligned with legal standards, ensuring a fair workplace where diversity and inclusion are a priority. This commitment extends not only to its workforce but also to the clients and customers they serve, making Aramark a reputable and trusted brand in the food service industry.

The role of the Regional Food Service Manager at Aramark is a critical leadership position responsible for developing and executing effective dining solutions that resonate with customer preferences and uphold client satisfaction. This position oversees the daily operations of dining areas, managing teams to deliver quality menu-based prepared cuisine services efficiently. The Regional Food Service Manager ensures that all activities align with operational excellence, safety, and sanitation standards while maintaining client relationship integrity and financial performance targets. This employment opportunity is ideal for individuals with supervisory experience seeking to advance their career within a reputable company that values teamwork, professional growth, and operational success.

The Regional Food Service Manager utilizes Aramark’s coaching model to develop team members’ skills and potential, fostering a high-performance culture. They are tasked with rewarding and recognizing employee contributions, ensuring team objectives align with client expectations. The role requires planning and leading daily briefings and maintaining a safe, healthy work environment. Strong financial acumen is necessary to manage profit and loss statements, meet client and company financial goals, and monitor food and labor cost initiatives. Additionally, the manager acts as a client liaison, communicating progress and aligning service delivery with client needs. This position demands a proactive approach to compliance, production supervision, quality control, and regulatory adherence to sustain a top-tier food service experience across the region.

Job Requirements

At least one year of experience in a supervisory role
Bachelor’s degree or relevant practical experience preferred
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to create and preserve strong client and customer relationships
Skilled in delivering outstanding customer service by following Aramark’s approved service methodology
Proficient in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with various departments
Physically able to handle, move, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Able to tolerate prolonged standing

Job Qualifications

At least one year of experience in a supervisory role
Bachelor’s degree or relevant practical experience preferred
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to create and preserve strong client and customer relationships
Skilled in delivering outstanding customer service by following Aramark’s approved service methodology
Proficient in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with various departments
Ability to handle, move, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to tolerate prolonged standing

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 and L statements
Deliver client and company financial targets
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