Strategic Dining Services Director

Aramark; Lamoni (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Director to lead dining operations, develop menus, and ensure customer satisfaction across client sites. The role focuses on managing teams, budgets, and compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced food service environment.

You will collaborate with client management, drive revenue and labor targets, and implement ARAMARK processes to deliver quality service while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team development experience.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Budgeting, cost controls and P&L familiarity.
• Operational excellence and safety compliance.
• Experience in food service or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop dining teams to maximize performance.
• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress effectively.
• Adopt ARAMARK processes and manage budgets including labor and food.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards are maintained across operations.
• Coordinate production, distribution, and food service activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Client relationships

Budget management

Operations management

Safety & sanitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ARAMARK systems

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Director to lead dining operations, develop menus, and ensure customer satisfaction across client sites. The role focuses on managing teams, budgets, and compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced food service environment.

You will collaborate with client management, drive revenue and labor targets, and implement ARAMARK processes to deliver quality service while controlling costs.