Traveling Food Service Director

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Known for its dedication to quality and innovation, Aramark caters to a diverse range of industries including healthcare, education, sports, and business. The company prides itself on its mission rooted in service and united by a purpose to make a positive impact on communities, partners, employees, and the planet. Aramark offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to develop their talents, fuel their passions, and grow professionally. Equal employment opportunity is a core value at Aramark, ensuring that every employee is treated fairly and with respect regardless of background or identity.

The Traveling Food Service Director position within Aramark Healthcare+ West Region is a pivotal leadership role that demands a hands-on approach and operational expertise across various acute care accounts throughout the region. This role requires 100 percent travel, providing on-site leadership and support for dining operations that are vacant, transitioning, or challenged. As a management-level position, the Traveling Food Service Director is responsible for the development and execution of dining solutions tailored to meet specific customer preferences and operational needs. This person acts as the senior leader on location, overseeing food services where customers order prepared foods from a menu in healthcare environments.

In this role, the director is expected to lead, mentor, and develop diverse teams to optimize performance through recruiting, training, coaching, and managing employee performance. The director ensures food service delivery aligns with Aramark’s Executional Framework while maintaining rigorous standards for safety, sanitation, and quality. Financial acumen is essential as the role includes managing budgets, controlling food and labor costs, and ensuring accurate completion of profit and loss statements. The director plays an active role in client relationship management by identifying client needs and communicating operational progress effectively.

Additional responsibilities encompass overseeing production, distribution, and service operations, maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations, and sustaining records that meet company and accreditation standards. The director also may participate in sales processes and contract negotiations, with a keen focus on implementing new products and services that support sales growth and client retention. The position requires flexibility and the willingness to travel extensively across the West Region, adapting to varying assignment lengths and locations.

Aramark offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $95,000 for this role, along with a robust benefits package. Eligible employees gain access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, work/life resources, retirement plans such as a 401(k), paid parental leave, and disability coverage. Aramark’s benefit programs are designed to support employee wellness and financial security, with variations based on location, eligibility, and local laws. This role is ideal for a seasoned Food Service Director with at least five years of experience in acute care healthcare settings, who thrives in dynamic environments and values leadership, client collaboration, and operational excellence.