Food Service Manager

Aramark; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Norfolk, VA seeks a dining services manager to develop and execute customer-focused menus, oversee front- and back-of-house operations, and ensure safety and sanitation standards. You will lead a team, coordinate with clients, and drive performance to meet targets.

The role requires 4+ years in management, retail experience, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Strong communication and customer service are essential; occasional lifting up to 50 lb is required.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of experience in a management role
• Previous experience in retail required
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lb as needed
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's service model

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops team members to meet client expectations
• Ensures safety and sanitation standards in all operations
• Maintains client rapport and communicates progress
• Manages front-of-house and back-of-house dining operations
• Oversees hiring, discipline, performance reviews and pay decisions
• Coordinates with other departments and vendors to ensure smooth operations

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Management position, responsible for developing and executing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Oversees and manages dining operations where customers order prepared food from a menu.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $58,000.00 to $65,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: 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 Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Leverages Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential
• Ensures individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations
• Ensures safety and sanitation standards in all operations
• Maintains effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
• Identifies client needs and communicates operational progress
• Ensures the completion and maintenance of profit and loss statements
• Deliver client and company financial targets
• Adopts all Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins
• Creates value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
• Complies with the Operational Excellence fundamentals by meeting and maintaining food and labor initiatives
• Ensures entire team is trained and able to execute
• Supervises team regarding production, quality and control
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees
• Primarily responsible for food service at an assigned retail food location
• Assists manger in establishing and maintaining systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food & related products, as well as menu planning & development
• Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met
• Directly supervises two or more employees with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating pay increases
• Assists in location forecast and accounting
• Conducts period inventory; performs other functions such as maintaining records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards
• Coordinates activities with other internal departments
• Interfaces with vendors and key service users within client organization
• Manages Front of House (Cafeteria, Food Court, Quick Service) dining operations
• Develops and implements retail services plans to improve service, quality and profitability of service areas
• Maintain effective working relationships with other departments to provide a unified retail experience for customers

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 1-3 years of experience in a management role
• Previous experience in retail required
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong communication skills
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service model

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.