Food Service Manager - Little Rock, AR

Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Founded with a focus on outstanding service and a commitment to community and sustainability, Aramark aims to create great experiences for its customers, employees, and partners alike. The company provides comprehensive dining and facility services for a wide array of industries including education, healthcare, business, and sports and leisure. Aramark's mission is rooted in service and united by purpose, striving to do meaningful work that benefits its stakeholders and the planet. The organization also emphasizes equal employment opportunity, valuing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and ensuring that all employees have the freedom to participate fully in the company without discrimination based on race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. The Food Service Manager position at Aramark is a dynamic management role responsible for overseeing dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu. This role requires a leader who can develop and implement innovative dining solutions that meet the diverse tastes and needs of customers. The manager will engage with the team using Aramark's coaching model to foster growth and maximize staff potential, rewarding and recognizing outstanding performance while ensuring that all team objectives align with client expectations. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and leading team briefings, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and managing smooth operational flow to deliver excellent dining experiences. Additionally, the Food Service Manager plays a crucial role in client relationship management by identifying client needs and communicating progress effectively. Financial oversight is a key aspect, as the manager must maintain profitability by completing and managing profit & loss statements, achieving company financial targets, and educating the team on operational performance metrics, inventory trends, and margin improvement. The manager promotes operational excellence by focusing on productivity through effective cost controls, profit management, and adherence to food and labor initiatives. Ensuring compliance with safety, health, wage, and hour regulations is mandatory to preserve a safe environment for clients, customers, and employees alike. The role also involves leading the front of the house in dining operations such as cafeterias or residential dining facilities, in collaboration with the Food Service Director. The Food Service Manager plans, directs, and coordinates food service activities to ensure a high-quality finished product is delivered to customers consistently. The position requires flexibility and adaptability, as job duties may evolve to meet business needs. Candidates should be prepared to contribute to Aramark's mission of positive impact, professional growth, and operational excellence.

• At least 1 year of experience
• At least 1 year of experience in a management role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service model
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments
• Ability to perform occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb
• Ability to stand for extended periods