Food Service Director - University at Albany

There is no predetermined application window for this position; it will close once a qualified candidate is selected.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

Benefits

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Work/life resources
• Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
• Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage

Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

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
• 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 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
• Develop operational component forecasts and explain variances
• Responsible for components accounting functions
• Ensure that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas 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 periodic 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 with client organization
• May participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts
• Look 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

• At least 4 years of experience
• At least 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
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time