Director, Dining Services & Operations Excellence

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

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Food Service Director to lead dining operations, align menu offerings with client needs, and drive excellence in service within a correctional facility.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets, ensure safety and sanitation, and coordinate with client management to meet revenue and labor targets.

This role requires strong communication, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a track record of delivering high-quality food service.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of experience in food service management.
• Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong communication skills and customer rapport abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets, labor and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams to maximize performance.
• Oversee dining operations and ensure safety standards.
• Manage revenue, budget and labor targets.
• Coordinate with client management and ensure service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety and sanitation.
• Recruit, hire and retain frontline staff.
• Maintain P&L records and operational forecasting.
• Drive new products and services to grow sales.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Budgeting

Food service management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Food Service Director to lead dining operations, align menu offerings with client needs, and drive excellence in service within a correctional facility.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets, ensure safety and sanitation, and coordinate with client management to meet revenue and labor targets.

This role requires strong communication, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a track record of delivering high-quality food service.