Regional Food Service Manager

Aramark is a global leader in providing food services, facilities management, and uniform services to a diverse customer base including educational institutions, healthcare facilities, businesses, and sports and entertainment venues. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, Aramark creates inspiring experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of its customers and clients. Known for building a supportive and inclusive work environment, the company upholds principles of diversity, equality, and respect for all employees, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination. Aramark offers a broad spectrum of job opportunities across various levels, from entry-level roles to leadership positions, catering to a wide range of applicants seeking both full-time and part-time employment.

The Regional Food Service Manager position at Aramark is a pivotal managerial role that focuses on designing and implementing dining solutions tailored to meet the preferences of patrons. This role involves overseeing the entire dining operation where customers place orders from a menu featuring prepared cuisine. The manager is responsible for leading and developing a team using Aramark’s coaching model, ensuring that every team member reaches their full potential. Recognizing and rewarding employees for their contributions is a key aspect of this role, alongside driving individual and team performance to meet both client expectations and company objectives.

The manager plans and leads daily team briefings to maintain operational clarity and engagement. Ensuring safety and sanitation standards are consistently upheld forms a critical part of this role to guarantee a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees alike. Additionally, the manager acts as a client liaison, identifying client needs and maintaining clear communication around operational progress. Financial oversight includes ensuring the accurate completion and maintenance of profit and loss statements while delivering on client and company financial targets through effective management of food and labor cost initiatives.

Operational excellence is a fundamental principle of this position, with a strong emphasis on training and empowering the entire team to implement best practices. The manager supervises production, quality control, and compliance efforts, reinforcing a culture of safety and health consciousness across all operations. Physical aspects of the job may include occasional handling, moving, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds and the ability to endure prolonged standing, reflecting the dynamic and active nature of the role.

This role requires at least one year of supervisory experience, with a preference for candidates holding a bachelor’s degree or relevant practical experience. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as building and maintaining client and customer relationships directly contributes to business success. A successful manager exemplifies excellence in customer service by adhering to Aramark’s approved service methodologies and fosters effective working relationships across departments to create a unified and seamless food service experience. This comprehensive role is designed for leaders passionate about food service management, client satisfaction, employee development, and operational success.