Job Description
Join a team that redefines corporate dining. LifeWorks is seeking a Food Service Director to lead a premier culinary program in an executive setting where luxury, precision, and hospitality excellence are the standard. This role offers the opportunity to create elevated dining experiences for a discerning clientele in a world‑class environment. In this position, you will oversee all aspects of culinary and hospitality operations for a high‑profile corporate dining program.
LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward‑thinkers delivers out‑of‑this‑world, truly sensory experiences that feed company culture. From the beginning of each client relationship, we establish transparency with partners, from space design and delivery to marketing of the final, branded product. Learn more by visiting
lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com .
The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $100,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that 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.
Job Responsibilities Leadership
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 about what needs to be achieved and how to execute
Reward and recognize employees
Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
Client Relationship
Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress
Financial Performance
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
Productivity
Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for both labor and food initiatives
Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management
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 but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour
Key Responsibilities
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 can 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 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 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
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
Requires at least 4 years of experience
Requires at least 1‑3 years of experience in a management role
Requires previous experience in food service
Requires a 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 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
Benefits Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, visit
Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation .
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.
About Aramark Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Aramark’s mission is to provide the highest quality of service, safety, and nutrition to millions of guests each day in 15 countries around the world.
We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. Connect with us on
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LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward‑thinkers delivers out‑of‑this‑world, truly sensory experiences that feed company culture. From the beginning of each client relationship, we establish transparency with partners, from space design and delivery to marketing of the final, branded product. Learn more by visiting
lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com .
The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $100,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that 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.
Job Responsibilities Leadership
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 about what needs to be achieved and how to execute
Reward and recognize employees
Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
Client Relationship
Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress
Financial Performance
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
Productivity
Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for both labor and food initiatives
Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management
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 but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour
Key Responsibilities
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 can 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 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 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
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
Requires at least 4 years of experience
Requires at least 1‑3 years of experience in a management role
Requires previous experience in food service
Requires a 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 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
Benefits Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, visit
Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation .
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.
About Aramark Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Aramark’s mission is to provide the highest quality of service, safety, and nutrition to millions of guests each day in 15 countries around the world.
We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. Connect with us on
Facebook ,
Instagram , and
Twitter .
#J-18808-Ljbffr