Food Service Director

Aramark Corporation; Berkley (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Food Service Site Director to lead dining operations and innovate solutions. This role offers the chance to manage teams, enhance customer experiences, and contribute to a mission of providing nutritious meals. You will oversee operations, ensure safety and compliance, and build strong relationships with clients. Join a company that values your growth and empowers you to make a meaningful impact every day in the lives of students and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Service, Hospitality, or Business Management preferred.
• Experience managing teams in service industry or hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams to maximize contributions through mentoring and training.
• Manage budget and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Budget Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Service

Experience in Hospitality

Job description

Job Description

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities. For more information on Aramark's Student Nutrition food service programs, please visit Aramark Student Nutrition.

We’re looking for an experienced, Food Service Site Director who is ready to manage our dining operations, innovate solutions, and execute brilliant plans to keep our customers happy and constantly amazed. Not only will you be a true leader on our team, but you’ll also have the chance to grow your skill set in meeting Aramark and client goals. Your keen focus on safety, teambuilding, and operational excellence will help us succeed, open doors in your career, and make a meaningful difference every day.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching, and managing performance.

• Coach employees by creating a shared understanding of what needs to be achieved and how to execute. Reward and recognize employees.

• Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship. Demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model.

• Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress.

• Adopt Aramark processes and systems.

• Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls with regard to food, beverage, and labor.

• Ensure full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor.

• Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution and foodservice.

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.

• Build and develop supervisory staff to become future leaders

• Comply with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree level education highly preferred in an area of Food Service, Hospitality, Facilities, or Business Management.

• Meaningful experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality environment, including managing teams.

• Strong analytical, project planning, and financial management skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, colleagues and staff.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.comor connect with us onFacebook,InstagramandTwitter.