Food Service Manager

Aramark • Salaried • St Augustine, FL, United States, FL, United States • 5d ago

Job Description

Senior Living | Aramark SeniorLife+

Lead with purpose. Make every meal matter.

At Aramark SeniorLife+, we're redefining dining in senior living. As the newest and fastest-growing division within Aramark, we're committed to creating exceptional dining experiences that nourish, comfort, and enrich the lives of older adults every day.

We're looking for a Food Service Manager who is passionate about leading teams, delivering high-quality resident dining experiences, and making a meaningful impact in a healthcare environment.

If you're someone who enjoys building strong teams, creating operational excellence, and making residents smile one meal at a time, we'd love to meet you.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership

Use Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential
Reward and recognize employees
Ensure individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations
Plan and lead daily team briefings
Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations

Client Relationship

Identify client needs and communicate operational progress

Financial Performance

Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
Deliver client and company financial targets
Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins

Productivity

Bring value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
Follow the Operational Excellence fundamentals by meeting and maintaining food and labor initiatives
Ensure entire team is trained and able to implement
Supervise team regarding production, quality and control

Compliance

Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees
Follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour

Additional Responsibilities

Lead the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility) in conjunction with the Food Service Director
Plans, directs, and coordinates food service activities in order to deliver a finished product to the customer

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Required

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential OR WILLING TO OBTAIN WITHIN 1 YEAR
At least 1 year of leadership experience in food service, healthcare, senior living, long-term care, rehabilitation, or hospitality
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, or healthcare dining
Experience with budgeting, inventory, labor management, and cost controls
Experience preparing for state surveys and maintaining regulatory compliance

About Aramark

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. 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.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.