Food Service Manager - MSD of Warren Township

Aramark; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Food Service Manager to lead dining operations in a vibrant educational environment. This role involves developing innovative dining solutions, managing team performance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will engage with clients to understand their needs while delivering exceptional service. Join a mission-driven organization that values your professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about food service and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Days Off

Parental Leave

Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a management role required.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead dining operations and ensure safety and sanitation standards.
• Develop team members and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Title: Food Service Manager - MSD of Warren Township

Requisition #: 563170

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46219

Job Description

The Food Service Manager is a management position responsible for developing and implementing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Oversees and manages dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu.

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.

COMPENSATION: The hourly rate or salary range for this position ranges from $55,000.00 to $60,000.00, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).

BENEFITS: Aramark offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources to our benefits-eligible hourly Aramark employees. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership

• Use Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential.
• Reward and recognize employees.
• Ensure individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations.
• Plan and lead daily team briefings.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.

Client Relationship

• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress.

Financial Performance

• Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements.
• Deliver client and company financial targets.
• Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins.

Productivity

• Bring value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management.
• Follow the Operational Excellence fundamentals by meeting and maintaining food and labor initiatives.
• Ensure entire team is trained and able to implement.
• Supervise team regarding production, quality and control.

Compliance

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees.
• Follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility) in conjunction with the Food Service Director.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates food service activities in order to deliver a finished product to the customer.

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 1 year of experience.
• Requires at least 1 year of experience in a management role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service 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.

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.