School Dining Services Manager - Leadership & Operations

Aramark Correctional Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Manager to lead dining operations in school-based settings. You will manage front-of-house and back-of-house activities, ensuring quality meals, safety, and strong customer service.

The role requires at least 1 year of management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to train staff and meet client expectations. You will oversee daily operations, monitor P&L and cost controls, and work with the Food Service Director to deliver a premier

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of experience.
• Requires at least 1 year of experience in a management role.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain client rapport.
• Excellent customer service using Aramark’s service model.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dining operation and front-of-house with the Food Service Director to deliver a finished product to the customer.
• Engage and develop team members using Aramark’s coaching model; reward and recognize performance.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards; plan daily team briefings; monitor performance to meet client expectations.
• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress; ensure financial targets and P&L integrity.
• Adopt Aramark processes, monitor performance metrics, and educate teams on levers to improve margins.
• Drive productivity through cost controls and efficient operations; assure quality and production standards.

Skills

Minimum 1 year experience

Management experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Customer service excellence

Stand for extended periods

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Manager to lead dining operations in school-based settings. You will manage front-of-house and back-of-house activities, ensuring quality meals, safety, and strong customer service.

The role requires at least 1 year of management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to train staff and meet client expectations. You will oversee daily operations, monitor P&L and cost controls, and work with the Food Service Director to deliver a premier