Dining Services Director - Lead Teams, Elevate Service

Aramark Correctional Services; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Director to lead dining operations and develop menus that meet client needs and tastes. This role oversees the full dining operation, ensuring safety, quality, and cost controls while aligning with the client’s mission.

The position requires several years of food service leadership, a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and strong customer service orientation. It offers growth opportunities within a large, global service organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in a leadership role in food service or hospitality.
• Experience in managing budgets, labor, and food costs.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop dining teams to maximize performance.
• Identify client needs and communicate progress effectively.
• Oversee budgeting, cost controls for food, beverage and labor.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and compliance with policies and standards.
• Recruit, hire and develop front-line staff; monitor performance.
• Coordinate production, distribution and service to ensure quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Client rapport

Customer service

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Director to lead dining operations and develop menus that meet client needs and tastes. This role oversees the full dining operation, ensuring safety, quality, and cost controls while aligning with the client’s mission.

The position requires several years of food service leadership, a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and strong customer service orientation. It offers growth opportunities within a large, global service organization.