Dining Operations Assistant Manager

Aramark; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Chapel Hill, NC seeks an Assistant Location Manager for the Lenoir Dining hall to lead dining operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality service aligned with client expectations. The role focuses on daily briefings, coaching team members, maintaining safety and sanitation, managing guest relations, and delivering on financial targets through cost controls.

You will collaborate with the Food Service Director to plan menus, optimize processes, and uphold Aramark standards

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of experience
• 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 for mutually beneficial business relationships
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark’s standard service model
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop dining team using Aramark coaching model
• Reward and recognize employees and ensure performance meets client expectations
• Plan and lead daily team briefings; maintain safety and sanitation standards
• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
• Manage P&L responsibilities and drive financial targets
• Ensure cost controls and productivity through Lean/Excellence principles
• Supervise production, quality, and service delivery across the operation
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver a unified dining experience

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team management

Client rapport

Operational knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Aramark in Chapel Hill, NC seeks an Assistant Location Manager for the Lenoir Dining hall to lead dining operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality service aligned with client expectations. The role focuses on daily briefings, coaching team members, maintaining safety and sanitation, managing guest relations, and delivering on financial targets through cost controls.

You will collaborate with the Food Service Director to plan menus, optimize processes, and uphold Aramark standards