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Food Service Director at Aramark

Food Service Director

Aramark · NY, US

2 weeks ago

Food Service Director

Aramark · NY, US

15 days ago
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About the Role

Lead a premier dining program in an executive setting where precision and hospitality excellence are the standard. This role offers the opportunity to lead elevated dining experiences for a discerning clientele in a world-class environment. Oversee all aspects of culinary and hospitality operations for a high-profile corporate dining program.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance
  • Ensure food services appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
  • Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute
  • Reward and recognize employees
  • Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
  • Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress
  • Adopt Aramark process and systems
  • Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage and labor
  • Ensure the 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 both labor and food initiatives
  • Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management
  • Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor
  • Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution and food service
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees
  • Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour
  • Establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development
  • Develops operational component forecasts and can explain variances. Responsible for components accounting functions.
  • Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met
  • Coordinates and supervises unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management and employee training
  • Recruits, hires, develops and retains front line team.
  • Conducts period inventory
  • Maintains records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards
  • Interacts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organization
  • May participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts
  • Looks for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention
  • Manage the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility)
  • Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client's mission and vision, to include sustainable practices

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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 of time.

Skills

  • Culinary operations
  • Hospitality management
  • Team leadership
  • Client relationship management
  • Financial management
  • Budget management
  • Cost control
  • P&L statement management
  • Food and labor target achievement
  • Resource management
  • Operational efficiency
  • Profit management
  • Sanitation standards
  • Safety standards
  • Menu planning
  • Food ordering
  • Food receiving
  • Food storage
  • Food preparation
  • Food serving
  • Inventory management
  • Record keeping
  • Customer service
  • Sustainable practices

Experience Level

  • 4+ years of experience
  • 1-3 years of management experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

  • $95,000.00 - $100,000.00

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources
  • Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
  • Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage

About the Company

  • LifeWorks Restaurant Group crafts thoughtful, chef-led dining and hospitality experiences designed around the people and places we serve.
  • From the first conversation, our teams work as true partners with our clients, shaping everything from the design of a space to the way the experience comes to life.
  • We craft thoughtful, elevated experiences that leave people more inspired, more connected, and genuinely cared for.
  • LifeWorks Restaurant Group is part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group.
  • Our Mission: Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
  • At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company.
  • The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world.
  • We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth.
  • Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity

  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
  • Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts.
  • For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.