Job Description

Aramark Safety & Risk Control is seeking a District Safety Manager to support safety in risk management, food safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence across multiple venues within the Cleveland S&E district. This role serves as a strategic business partner to operations, providing leadership, training, coaching, and support to ensure the successful implementation of safety programs that protect employees, guests, clients, and company assets.
The District Safety Manager works closely with NPO groups, Hourly staff, General Managers, Safety & Risk teams, and venue leadership to drive continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture throughout the district.

This position will potentially require some travel to other accounts within the United States and Canada to support special operations or large-scale events. 

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $70,000.00 to $127,000.00. 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.

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, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary safety resource for district operations and venue leadership.
• Lead implementation and execution of Aramark safety, health, food safety, and risk management programs.
• Conduct safety assessments, audits, inspections, and operational reviews.
• Analyze incident trends and partner with operations to develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Support incident investigations and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Coach, train, and mentor managers and frontline employees on safety expectations and best practices.
• Facilitate district safety meetings, committee activities, and engagement initiatives.
• Partner with regulatory agencies and accompany inspectors during site visits and evaluations.
• Effectively manage internal and external corrective action processes to comply with regulatory requirements to identify cause, address problems, restore control, evaluate, and monitor processes, modify procedures or improve the overall safety system approach, and prevent recurrences.
• Drive compliance related to occupational safety, food safety, sanitation, environmental standards, and emergency preparedness.
• Support large-scale events and provide operational safety guidance before, during, and after events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Public Health, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Safety certifications such as OSHA 30, CSP, ASP, CHST, ServSafe, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience leading safety programs in hospitality, food service, sports, entertainment, manufacturing, distribution, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of incident investigation, regulatory compliance, safety training, and risk mitigation.
• Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support event-based operations.
• Willingness to travel throughout the district total area of 5 miles
• Ability to legally travel within the United States and Canada on an as needed support basis.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong leadership presence and ability to drive a positive safety culture.
• Data-driven decision making and trend analysis.
• Experience managing multiple locations and diverse operational environments.
• Ability to balance compliance, operational excellence, and business objectives.
• Ability to have a flex schedule driven by the needs of the business
• Passion for employee safety, guest experience, and continuous improvement.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

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.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.