Dining Services Manager: Lead, Optimize & Elevate Student Meals

Aramark Correctional Services; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Manager to lead dining operations for school nutrition programs in the United States. You will manage daily dining operations, coach teams, and ensure a high-quality customer experience aligned with Aramark standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and cost control, with responsibility for client satisfaction and achieving financial targets in a school dining context.

Qualifications

• 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 service team using Aramark's coaching model.
• Reward and recognize employees; ensure performance meets objectives and client expectations.
• Plan and lead daily team briefings.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress.
• Maintain and analyze P&L statements; deliver financial targets.
• Adopt Aramark processes and educate teams on key levers to improve margins.
• Drive efficient operations with cost controls and profit management.
• Ensure the team is trained to implement standards across operations.
• Oversee front-of-house in Cafeteria/Residential Dining Facility.
• Plan and coordinate activities to deliver a finished product to customers.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Client relations

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Food safety

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Manager to lead dining operations for school nutrition programs in the United States. You will manage daily dining operations, coach teams, and ensure a high-quality customer experience aligned with Aramark standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and cost control, with responsibility for client satisfaction and achieving financial targets in a school dining context.