General Manager - Food Service

• Leads a team that provides operational expertise in contracted services while providing hands-on execution management of operations
• Manages the client and community relationships at the location, continually assessing operations, and developing plans to provide optimal service and drive employee and customer satisfaction
• Builds, develops, and leads a management team and staff capable of carrying out organizational objectives
• Recommends methods, resources, and implementation for service improvement and growth based on understanding of operational needs, capabilities, & contractual obligations
• In partnership with Finance, manages a budget and assists in the design of improvements to optimize financial performance and operational productivity
• Manages compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and codes and maintains all associated records and reports
• Ensures compliance with Aramark's standards of operation including safety standards and Aramark's Business Conduct Policy at all times

• Bachelor's degree level education highly preferred in an area of Food Service, Hospitality, Facilities, or Business Management
• Food Service Management experience required
• Healthcare experience preferred
• The ability to focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business
• Savvy interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and Aramark support staff
• Comfortable reading, understanding, and implementing contractual requirements
• Meaningful experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality environment
• Proven ability leading through other managers
• Experience in creating and managing a department budget, financial controls and analysis
• Experience crafting product sales strategies and implementing operational programs and initiatives

Healthcare experience