Strategic Food Service Operations Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Director in a demanding environment to lead dining operations and ensure high-quality service aligned with the client’s mission. You will manage teams, communicate progress to clients, and oversee budgeting, safety, and compliance across food services.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering value through efficient operations and cost controls.

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.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize contributions.
• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress.
• Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls for food, beverage and labor.
• Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for labor and food initiatives.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Establish and maintain systems for ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving food products.
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain front line team.
• Develop food service plans aligned with the client’s mission and vision.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship

Budgeting & cost control

Performance management

Compliance & safety

Recruitment & training

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Director in a demanding environment to lead dining operations and ensure high-quality service aligned with the client’s mission. You will manage teams, communicate progress to clients, and oversee budgeting, safety, and compliance across food services.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering value through efficient operations and cost controls.