Dining Operations Director

Aramark Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Food Service Director to lead dining operations, oversee cost controls, and drive client satisfaction. The role emphasizes team leadership, budget management, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards across all dining services.

The position requires 4+ years in food service with 1–3 years in management, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and strong communication to coordinate with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of experience.
• Requires 1-3 years of experience in a management role.
• Requires previous experience in food service.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance.
• Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress.
• Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage and labor.
• Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for both labor and food initiatives.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees.
• Establish and maintain systems for ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving food products.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Communication

Food service operations

Budgeting

Team development

Safety and sanitation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Food Service Director to lead dining operations, oversee cost controls, and drive client satisfaction. The role emphasizes team leadership, budget management, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards across all dining services.

The position requires 4+ years in food service with 1–3 years in management, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and strong communication to coordinate with clients and internal teams.