Dining Services Manager — Lead Teams & Service Excellence

ARAMARK; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee dining operations, develop menus, and meet customer tastes while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Lead the front-of-house and kitchen teams using Aramark's coaching model, coordinate daily briefings, monitor performance, and ensure client satisfaction and financial targets.

This role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, reliable policy implementation, and delivering a quality dining experience for customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a management role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lb.
• Experience with Aramark service model is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop dining team using Aramark coaching model.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Plan daily team briefings and monitor performance.
• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress, including P&L considerations.
• Drive productivity through cost controls and labor initiatives.
• Oversee front-of-house and kitchen coordination with the Food Service Director.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Client relations

Budgeting basics

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee dining operations, develop menus, and meet customer tastes while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Lead the front-of-house and kitchen teams using Aramark's coaching model, coordinate daily briefings, monitor performance, and ensure client satisfaction and financial targets.

This role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, reliable policy implementation, and delivering a quality dining experience for customers and partners.