Title:  Executive Customer Dining Manager

Job Description

The Food Service Manager is a management position responsible for developing and implementing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Oversees and manages dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu.

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 look at each opportunity as an experience—not a requirement—and deliver out-of-this world, truly sensory experiences, feeding company culture. From the beginning of each client relationship, the team at LifeWorks Restaurant Group establishes a transparency with its partners, from space design and delivery to marketing of the final, branded product. Learn more by visiting lifeWorksRestaurantGroup.com

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $85,000.00.  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.​

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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.  ​

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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

• Oversee and manage all FOH areas of the client center.  Lead a team that will focus on fine-dining service and education of student guests.
• Prepare schedules to ensure service levels based on expected cover counts.  Manage labor to budgeted guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring that all administrative duties for restaurant are completed accurately and on-time.  Includes but not limited to scheduling, payroll, invoices, daily/weekly/monthly reporting.
• Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of dining areas. Uphold serv-safe guidelines.
• Maintain professional client center image, including client center cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards.
• Estimate supply needs, place orders with distributors, and schedule the delivery of supplies.
• Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Respond to complaints, taking appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
• Provide direction to employees regarding operational and procedural issues.
• Take responsibility for recruiting and hiring great people. 
• Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations and by conducting performance reviews.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• • Limited physical requirements to assist various outlets during peak business demands (i.e., banquet room turns, restaurant bussing, etc.)
  • Bending – kneeling as directed above
  • Physical ability to supervise on-floor activities required 60% of the workday.
  • Chemicals/Agents – limited access while supervising the sanitation of the operation

Qualifications

• • 2-3 plus years of experience in private and/or executive dining room leadership in a full-service, moderate to high-volume client center.
  • Fine-dining restaurant, private dining, or executive dining experience preferred.
  • Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Friendly, energetic and detail focused.
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced environment where quality and service are paramount.
  • Requires knowledge of the principles and practices within the food & beverage/hospitality profession. 
  • Be a leader in communication and collaboration making sure to effectively integrate the needs from multiple departments and service teams.
  • Must be proficient in use of computers including programs such as MS Word, Excel. 
  • Must be literate for written client and guest communication, administrative and Human Resource responsibility.  Requires excellent reading writing abilities 100% of the day.  
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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.