Strategic Food Service Director

Aramark Correctional Services; Brush (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Food Service Director to oversee dining operations, drive menu execution and ensure safety and sanitation standards across the site.

The role emphasizes leadership, budget control, and client relationship management, with accountability for cost targets, P&L, and continuous improvement.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and several years of management experience in food service; the company offers benefits and career development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience
• 1-3 years in a management role
• Experience in food service
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective client rapport
• Customer service aligned with Aramark model
• Ability to collaborate with other departments for unified food service

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance
• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
• Adopt Aramark process and systems; manage revenue and budget, including cost controls for food, beverage and labor
• Ensure completion and maintenance of P&L statements; achieve food and labor targets
• Manage resources to ensure quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines
• Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for labor and food initiatives; create value through efficient operations and profit management
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards across all operations
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Operations management

Safety compliance

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Food Service Director to oversee dining operations, drive menu execution and ensure safety and sanitation standards across the site.

The role emphasizes leadership, budget control, and client relationship management, with accountability for cost targets, P&L, and continuous improvement.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and several years of management experience in food service; the company offers benefits and career development.