Food Service Manager

As Food Service Manager at Western Carolina University with Aramark, you will lead daily dining operations across campus locations, ensuring safe, high-quality food and exceptional service. Responsibilities include supervising and scheduling staff, managing inventory and product ordering, monitoring food safety and sanitation, and meeting financial targets through cost control and waste reduction. You'll partner with campus stakeholders to support special events, promote a welcoming, inclusive dining environment, and model Aramark's commitment to teamwork, safety, and community-focused service while developing and coaching your team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily campus dining operations
• Supervise, train, and schedule food service staff
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Monitor budgets, labor, and food costs to meet financial goals
• Maintain high standards for food quality and customer service
• Support university events and special catering needs
• Promote an inclusive, safe, and respectful work environment
• Implement Aramark policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Track and report on operational performance and improvements

Required Skills

• Food service operations management
• Staff scheduling
• Inventory management
• Food safety and sanitation (Serv
• Safe-level)
• Budgeting and cost control
• Customer service management
• Vendor and supply management
• Health and safety compliance
• Performance management
• Reporting and documentation