Food Service Site Director

Growth and opportunity are knocking—this 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 to—without 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 community—students, faculty, parents, and administration—delivering exceptional service and embodying Aramark’s 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 food service 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

Bachelor’s 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…