Director of School Dining & Nutrition

Aramark; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Student Nutrition seeks a Food Service Director in Summerville, SC to lead dining operations, manage menus, and ensure high-quality service for 350+ school districts. You will oversee teams, drive cost controls, and align dining solutions with client needs while maintaining safety standards and a focus on customer satisfaction.

The role requires 4+ years in management within food service, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong communication, and the ability to develop client

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of experience.
• Requires at least 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 and customer rapport.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance.
• Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress.
• Adopt Aramark processes and systems; build revenue and manage budget including cost controls.
• Create value through efficient operations with cost controls and profit management.
• Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution and food service.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment; comply with all safety and wage/hour policies.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark Student Nutrition seeks a Food Service Director in Summerville, SC to lead dining operations, manage menus, and ensure high-quality service for 350+ school districts. You will oversee teams, drive cost controls, and align dining solutions with client needs while maintaining safety standards and a focus on customer satisfaction.

The role requires 4+ years in management within food service, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong communication, and the ability to develop client