Food Service Director - 1927785

Job Title:** Food Service Director

Salary: $75k

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE VERIFICATION

1-3 food service experience BA degree K12 Experience

• *Summary:**

Our client's Student Nutrition division provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts across the U.S. They offer a variety of dining options, including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education, and retail operations. The Food Service Director is a pivotal management position responsible for developing and executing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes, overseeing dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu.

• *Responsibilities:**

• *Leadership:**

Lead, mentor, engage, and develop teams to maximize their contributions Ensure food services align with the Executional Framework Coach employees to achieve shared understanding and execute tasks Reward and recognize employees for their performance Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all operations

• *Client Relationship:**

Identify client needs and communicate operational progress effectively

• *Financial Performance:**

Adopt company processes and systems Manage budget and build revenue, including cost controls for food, beverage, and labor Complete and maintain P&L statements Achieve food and labor targets Manage resources for quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines

• *Productivity:**

Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for labor and food initiatives Create value through efficient operations, cost controls, and profit management Ensure full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution, and food service

• *Compliance:**

Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees Comply with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including safety, health, wage, and hour standards

• *Key Responsibilities:**

Establish and maintain systems and procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving food products, as well as menu planning and development Develop operational component forecasts and manage components accounting functions Ensure sanitation and safety requirements are met Coordinate and supervise unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management, and employee training Recruit, hire, develop, and retain front-line team members Conduct period inventory Maintain records to comply with ARAMARK, government, and accrediting agency standards Interact with Client Management and maintain effective client and customer relations Participate in the sales process and contract negotiation Identify opportunities for new products and services to support sales growth and client retention

• *Additional Responsibilities:**

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, including sustainable practices

• *Qualifications:**

Minimum of 4 years of experience 1-3 years of experience in a management role Previous experience in food service Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Strong communication skills Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer relationships Excellent customer service skills Ability to collaborate with other departments to ensure a unified food service experience Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lb. Ability to stand for extended periods of time

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE VERIFICATION

1-3 food service experienceBA degreeK12 Experience

#onsite