Director of Dining Operations & Growth

Aramark Correctional Services; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Director in Wisconsin to lead dining operations at a client site, overseeing menu planning, production, distribution and guest service. You will mentor teams, drive safety and sanitation, and manage expenses to meet budget targets.

Responsibilities include supervising production, coordinating with client management, and aligning food service plans with the client’s mission, including sustainable practices. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of experience in food service management.
• Requires 1–3 years of experience in a management role.
• Requires previous experience in food service.
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective client rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model.
• Ability to work with other departments to unify a food service experience for all customers.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance.
• Ensure food services connect to the Executional Framework.
• Coach employees by creating a shared understanding of goals and execution.
• Reward and recognize employees.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress.
• Adopt Aramark process and systems; manage revenue and budget, including cost controls on food, beverage and labor.
• Ensure completion and maintenance of P&L statements; achieve food and labor targets.
• Manage resources to ensure quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines.
• Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for labor and food initiatives and drive value through efficient operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Team management

People development

Safety & sanitation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Director in Wisconsin to lead dining operations at a client site, overseeing menu planning, production, distribution and guest service. You will mentor teams, drive safety and sanitation, and manage expenses to meet budget targets.

Responsibilities include supervising production, coordinating with client management, and aligning food service plans with the client’s mission, including sustainable practices. Strong leadership and communication are essential.