Dining Services Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Service

Aramark Corporation; Sykesville (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan (401(k))

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Manager to lead dining operations and develop solutions to meet customer tastes while guiding a team in a cafeteria or dining facility. The role emphasizes coaching, safety, and financial targets, spanning leadership, client relations, P&L, productivity, compliance, and cross-department collaboration.

The position focuses on delivering excellent service, maintaining sanitation standards, and optimizing operations to meet client expectations and organizational

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 coaching model.
• Identify client needs and report progress.
• Maintain P&L statements and meet financial targets.
• Adopt all Aramark processes and systems; educate teams on margins.
• Ensure cost controls and profit management; meet productivity goals.
• Oversee front-of-house dining operations and ensure quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Manager to lead dining operations and develop solutions to meet customer tastes while guiding a team in a cafeteria or dining facility. The role emphasizes coaching, safety, and financial targets, spanning leadership, client relations, P&L, productivity, compliance, and cross-department collaboration.

The position focuses on delivering excellent service, maintaining sanitation standards, and optimizing operations to meet client expectations and organizational