Culinary Services Manager — Dining Operations Lead

Aramark; Chattanooga (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Manager to lead dining operations, develop solutions to meet customer tastes, and ensure high-quality service as customers order from a menu. You will supervise front-of-house and back-of-house teams, uphold safety and sanitation standards, manage costs, and drive profitability while maintaining strong client relationships.

A minimum of 1 year in a management role and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of experience in a management role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop team members using Aramark's coaching model.
• Reward and recognize employees and ensure objective performance.
• Plan and lead daily team briefings and ensure safety/ sanitation.
• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress.
• Manage P&L statements and deliver financial targets.
• Bring value through efficient operations, cost controls and profit management.
• Coordinate front-of-house and back-of-house operations with the Food Service Director.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Manager to lead dining operations, develop solutions to meet customer tastes, and ensure high-quality service as customers order from a menu. You will supervise front-of-house and back-of-house teams, uphold safety and sanitation standards, manage costs, and drive profitability while maintaining strong client relationships.

A minimum of 1 year in a management role and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience are preferred.