Food Service Manager

Aramark Corporation; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a dining services manager in Oxford, MS to develop and execute dining solutions aligned with client needs. You will supervise Front of House operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and work to meet financial targets while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, 1-3 years in management, and retail background, with a focus on excellent customer service and team leadership. This position is on-site with Aramark’s dining operations.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of work experience.
• 1-3 years in a management role.
• Retail experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Customer service oriented per Aramark's service model.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop dining operations to meet client needs and tastes.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Maintain client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial relationships.
• Achieve client and company financial targets.
• Monitor performance and educate teams on margins and levers.
• Oversee Front of House dining operations and service quality.
• Coordinate with internal departments and vendors to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Retail experience

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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.

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.