Dining Services Manager — Lead Front-of-House Ops & Growth

Aramark Corporation; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ in Salinas, California is seeking an experienced Food Service Manager to lead dining operations and deliver customer-focused meal solutions for our clients.

You will supervise both front-of-house and kitchen teams, implement safety and sanitation standards, manage daily P&L, and ensure service excellence while meeting client expectations. This is a full-time, on-site role offering benefits and professional growth within a global food service leader.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in food service leadership
• 1 year of experience in a management role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain client and customer rapport
• Excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service model
• Ability to work with other departments for unified food service experience
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lb.; standing for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop dining team using coaching model
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards
• Identify client needs and communicate progress
• Manage P&L and financial targets
• Oversee front-of-house operations and dining quality

Skills

Food service leadership

Management experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark Healthcare+ in Salinas, California is seeking an experienced Food Service Manager to lead dining operations and deliver customer-focused meal solutions for our clients.

You will supervise both front-of-house and kitchen teams, implement safety and sanitation standards, manage daily P&L, and ensure service excellence while meeting client expectations. This is a full-time, on-site role offering benefits and professional growth within a global food service leader.