Senior Dining Operations Leader

Aramark Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in Columbus, OH seeks a Food Service Director to lead dining operations, develop and execute menu-driven solutions, and inspire teams to deliver high-quality meals. You will drive client satisfaction, manage budgets and labor, ensure safety and sanitation, and coordinate production, distribution and service to meet contractual obligations.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record in food service management.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of experience.
• Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role.
• Requires previous experience in food service.
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard 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.

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
• Adopt Aramark process and systems; build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
• Coordinate and supervise unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control
• Develops operational component forecasts and can explain variances; responsible for components accounting functions

Skills

Management experience

Strong communication

Customer service

Client rapport

Team leadership

Operational collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark Corporation in Columbus, OH seeks a Food Service Director to lead dining operations, develop and execute menu-driven solutions, and inspire teams to deliver high-quality meals. You will drive client satisfaction, manage budgets and labor, ensure safety and sanitation, and coordinate production, distribution and service to meet contractual obligations.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record in food service management.