Title:  Operations Manager - Offshore Catering

Requisition #:  641180
Location: 

Gray, LA, US, 70359

Career Area:  General Management
Description: 

Job Description

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and overall performance across assigned offshore and remote catering sites. This role ensures safe, compliant, and high-quality service delivery while maintaining strong client relationships, cost controls, and operational standards.
 
The Operations Manager spends a minimum of 50% of their time conducting on-site offshore visits and provides leadership, oversight, and support to site management teams.
 
Candidates must reside in the Southeast region of the country.

Job Responsibilities

  • Oversee operations, staffing, safety, and service standards across assigned offshore locations
  • Conduct monthly site visits and complete required operational and compliance reports
  • Ensure all staff meet PPE, training, and client-specific credential requirements (e.g., Rig Pass, TWIC, HUET/METS)
  • Support and supervise site managers (Camp Boss/Chef Manager) on staffing, scheduling, training, performance, and cost control
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and environmental standards, including food safety and sanitation
  • Partner with client leadership on-site to ensure service alignment with contractual expectations
  • Oversee inventory management, menu planning, and labor and food cost controls
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for offshore teams


At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience
  • Experience managing operations, teams, and compliance in remote or offshore environments preferred
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health and safety standards (ServSafe preferred)
  • Ability to travel extensively and work in offshore, rotational environments
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational/inventory systems
  • Ability to work extended schedules, including holidays, in remote locations

Benefits

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.  ​

  • Generous PTO, Vacation and 9 paid holidays
  • Volunteer days, community partnerships, Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts on select services and products
  • Your choice of three medical plan tiers, two carriers to choose from & My Healthy Changes well-being program
  • Adoption Assistance & Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Funding Sources and Scholarship Programs
  • Retirement plan (401K or SIRP for those eligible) with match on annual contributions

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 FacebookInstagram and Twitter.


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