Food Service Director

Aramark; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Food Service Director to lead dining operations and event catering for a popular brand. In this high-visibility role, you will ensure seamless service execution while managing client expectations and leading a talented team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to create exceptional dining experiences and drive operational excellence. Join a forward-thinking company committed to delivering outstanding hospitality and making a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in food service management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams to maximize contributions and performance.
• Manage client relationships and ensure service excellence.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Budget Management

Food Safety Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Job Description

LifeWorks is seeking a Food Service Director to oversee dining coordination and event catering for a highly popular brand. In this high-visibility role, you will be responsible for ensuring seamless service execution, managing client expectations, and leading a team to deliver outstanding hospitality. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong leadership skills, the ability to work autonomously, and the executive presence to interact confidently with corporate clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-touch environment and have a track record of excellence in catering and event management, we’d love to hear from you!

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward-thinkers look at each opportunity as an experience—not a requirement—and deliver out-of-this world, truly sensory experiences, feeding your company culture. Learn more by visiting lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com.

The salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $95,000.00. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here.

There is no predetermined application window for this position; it will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities

1. Leadership
   • Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance.
   • Ensure food services appropriately connects to the Executional Framework.
   • Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute.
   • Reward and recognize employees.
   • Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
2. Client Relationship
   • Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress.
3. Financial Performance
   • Adopt Aramark process and systems.
   • Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage and labor.
   • Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements.
   • Achieve food and labor targets.
   • Manage resources to ensure quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines.
4. Productivity
   • Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for both labor and food initiatives.
   • Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management.
   • Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor.
   • Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution and food service.
5. Compliance
   • Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees.
   • Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development.
• Develop operational component forecasts and can explain variances. Responsible for components accounting functions.
• Ensure that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met.
• Coordinate and supervise unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management and employee training.
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain front line team.
• Conduct period inventory.
• Maintain records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards.
• Interact with Client Management and maintain effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organization.
• May participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts.
• Look for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility).
• Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client's mission and vision, to include sustainable practices.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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 for mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers.
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
• 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 at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.