Campus Dining Director: Lead Operations & Guest Experience

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is seeking a Food Service Director for a full-time, on-site role based in Philadelphia, PA. You will oversee all campus dining operations, lead menu planning, ensure food safety standards, and drive service quality across high-volume dining programs.

You will manage budgeting and P&L, supervise staff development, maintain strong campus partner relationships, and pursue continuous improvement to align dining with student needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume or institutional food service.
• Proficiency in food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience with P&L management and budgeting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication with campus partners and vendors.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of collegiate dining operations preferred.
• Degree in Hospitality/Business/Culinary or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all campus dining operations.
• Plan menus and ensure service quality.
• Manage scheduling and staff development.
• Monitor financial performance and cost control.
• Maintain relationships with campus partners and vendors.
• Drive continuous improvement and guest feedback.

Skills

Food Service ops

Food & Beverage mgmt

P&L Management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Hospitality/Business degree

Job description

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is seeking a Food Service Director for a full-time, on-site role based in Philadelphia, PA. You will oversee all campus dining operations, lead menu planning, ensure food safety standards, and drive service quality across high-volume dining programs.

You will manage budgeting and P&L, supervise staff development, maintain strong campus partner relationships, and pursue continuous improvement to align dining with student needs.