School Dining Services Director: Lead Culinary & Operations

Aramark; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Student Nutrition in Summerville, SC is seeking a Food Service Director to lead dining operations across client sites. You’ll oversee menus, staffing, safety, and quality while aligning with the Executional Framework and client expectations.

The role emphasizes recruiting, coaching, budgeting, and implementing cost controls to deliver a stellar dining experience for students and schools. A bachelor’s degree and several years in food service management are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team development abilities.
• Experience managing budgets and labor costs.
• Background in food service operations and safety standards.
• Strong customer/client relationship skills.
• Ability to ensure compliance with health, safety, wage, and hour regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance.
• Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress.
• Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage and labor.
• Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution and food service.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees.
• Establish and maintain systems and procedures for food-related operations and menu planning.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Food service

Client relations

Safety & sanitation

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark Student Nutrition in Summerville, SC is seeking a Food Service Director to lead dining operations across client sites. You’ll oversee menus, staffing, safety, and quality while aligning with the Executional Framework and client expectations.

The role emphasizes recruiting, coaching, budgeting, and implementing cost controls to deliver a stellar dining experience for students and schools. A bachelor’s degree and several years in food service management are preferred.