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Growth and opportunity are knockingthis is a unique chance to elevate your career in a prestigious private school setting. We are seeking an experienced Food Service Site Director to lead dining operations in a high-visibility, relationship-driven environment where professionalism, presence, and care truly matter. This role goes beyond operational excellence. You will be a trusted leader within a close-knit school community, interacting daily with students, faculty, parents, and administration. The ideal candidate brings polish, warmth, and strong interpersonal skills, along with a genuine enjoyment of working with children and serving as a positive role model. You will be responsible for delivering consistently high-quality, nutritious meals while creating a dining experience that is engaging, fun, and memorable. This includes thoughtful menu planning, creative presentation, and moments that make mealtime something students look forward towithout compromising quality, safety, or standards. Job Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and inspire your team to achieve excellence, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching, and managing performance to maximize contributions in a professional environment. Coach employees by creating a shared vision of goals and execution, while rewarding and recognizing excellence to cultivate engagement and retention. Build strong relationships with the school communitystudents, faculty, parents, and administrationdelivering exceptional service and embodying Aramarks standard of excellence. Anticipate and understand client needs, providing proactive updates on operational progress and ensuring expectations are consistently exceeded. Implement and optimize Aramark processes and systems to achieve operational efficiency and service quality. Build revenue and manage budgets effectively, including controlling costs related to food, beverages, and labor, while maintaining the high standards expected in a private school setting. Ensure strict adherence to Operational Excellence principles, including food quality, safety, and labor compliance. Direct and oversee all aspects of production, distribution, and foodservice operations, delivering consistently high-quality, nutritious, and creatively presented meals. Maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Develop and cultivate supervisory staff to grow into future leaders, fostering a culture of professionalism, mentorship, and excellence. Ensure full compliance with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including safety, health, and labor standards. Qualifications Bachelors degree preferred in Food Service, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Business Management, or related field. Culinary experience is required, with proven ability to plan, prepare, and execute high-quality meals. Experience in service, hospitality, or contract services industry, including managing and developing high-performing teams, is highly preferred. Strong analytical, project planning, and financial management skills, with a keen eye for operational efficiency and quality. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage confidently with students, parents, faculty, and colleagues. Demonstrated ability to deliver meals that are both nutritious and creatively engaging, making dining experiences enjoyable and memorable for students. Professional presence, polished demeanor, and a genuine passion for working with children and supporting a high-profile, all-girls school environment. Physically able to stand and be active for extended periods as required by daily operations. Education Minimum 5 years experience About Aramark At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection, and careers all around the world. What We Offer You Time to Recharge: Three weeks of paid vacation for all new salaried hires, plus 3 personal/flex days dedicated to your mental health and well-being. Comprehensive Health Benefits (No Waiting Period!): From day one, enjoy coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision, massage therapy, and morebecause your health matters. Future Security: A Self-Directed Pension Plan where every dollar you contribute is matched with two by Aramarkhelping you grow your retirement savings faster. Well-Being Support: Access Aramarks Employee Assistance Program for confidential resources and support for you and your family whenever you need it. Inclusive Community: Be part of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where we celebrate diversity, build connections, and support one another. Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on everyday products and services to make life more affordable. Continuous Learning: Benefit from Educational Assistance to support your growth, plus scholarships for your children entering post-secondary studies. Career Growth: Clear career path planning and development opportunities tailored to your skills and aspirations. Safe & Supportive Workplace: We are deeply committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive work environment for all. Accommodation Statement Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr