School Dining Services Manager — Lead Teams & Meals

Aramark; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee dining operations for school nutrition programs. You will lead front-of-house and back-of-house teams, ensuring safety, quality, and cost controls while delivering great meals for students and staff.

Join a team focused on coaching staff, meeting client needs, and achieving financial targets through strong leadership, compliance, and cross-department collaboration at education sites.

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.
• Excellent customer service using Aramark's service model.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments for unified food service.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lb.
• Able to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Engage and develop team members to their fullest potential.
• Reward and recognize employees.
• Ensure team performance meets objectives and client expectations.
• Plan and lead daily team briefings.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Identify client needs and communicate progress.
• Maintain P&L statements and deliver financial targets.
• Follow Aramark processes and educate teams on margins levers.
• Bring value through efficient operations and cost controls.
• Meet food and labor initiatives and ensure training.
• Supervise production, quality and control.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow policies.
• Lead front of house in dining operation with the Food Service Director.
• Direct and coordinate food service activities to deliver finished products.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Productivity

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee dining operations for school nutrition programs. You will lead front-of-house and back-of-house teams, ensuring safety, quality, and cost controls while delivering great meals for students and staff.

Join a team focused on coaching staff, meeting client needs, and achieving financial targets through strong leadership, compliance, and cross-department collaboration at education sites.