Food Service Director

Food Service Director – Aramark Correctional Services (Valdosta State (Corrections)) Job Description The Food Service Director is a management position responsible for developing and executing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. The Director oversees and manages dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu. Responsibilities Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching, and managing performance. Ensure food services appropriately connect to the Executional Framework. Coach employees by creating a shared understanding of what needs to be achieved and how to execute. Reward and recognize employees. Maintain 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. Ensure 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 safety, health, wage and hour. 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 explain variances; responsible for component accounting functions. Ensure requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels 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. 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 at all levels. Participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts. Seek opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention. Manage the front‑of‑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. 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, to include sustainable practices. Qualifications At least 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 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 provide 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. Employment Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industry: Correctional Institutions EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr