Food Service Director - San Jose

The Business Services division of ARAMARK, with over $1 billion in revenues and 18,000 employees, provides a wide range of food and other support services to more than 500 clients in business and industry, at more than 1,400 locations in the U.S.  ARAMARK offers Fortune 500 companies and other large and small employers a single-source provider for employee cafés, executive dining rooms, catering, convenience stores, conference center management, and facility management. ARAMARK Business Dining is looking for professional leaders committed to providing our customers with unique solutions, outstanding variety, and healthy menu choices to improve the overall well-being and productivity of client locations. 

As a Food Service Director, you will oversee daily foodservice operations in a Corporate Dining unit.  We operate a busy corporate cafe and catering department at this account.  We are looking for someone who is a strong leader with good communication skills that has experience in managing overall restaurant operations.  You will be responsible:

• Establishing and maintaining systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food and related products, as well as menu planning and development.
  
• Unit forecast and unit accounting.
  
• Ensuring that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met.
  
• Cooridnating and supervising unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control; labor scheduling and staffing; employee training.
  
• You will also be responsible for daily interaction with the client and client's customers and/or employees.
  

You will report to the District Manager. 

Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, or other related fields, or a minimum of 8 years of foodservice experience with 3-5 years in restaurant/foodservice management. Ideal candidate will be a self-starter, a strong leader, and someone with strong communication skills to lead this account.  Must be able to pass a background check.

The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business is essential for success in this role. The ability to identify defects in the preparation and service of food and implement improved quality control procedures as well as to communicate effectively with clients, client customers and support staff is required. Responsible for responding effectively to changing demands. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required. P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.