Food Service Director (Corporate Dining Restaurant GM) - Memphis, TN

 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 that has a recently renovated on-site cafe with a high participation rate, and a busy catering department.  You will be responsible for the food service management at this account, and you will be indirectly responsible for the Office Coffee and Vending program at the unit. You will establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food and related products, as well as menu planning and development. You will assist in unit forecast and unit accounting. You will ensure that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met. You will coordinate and supervise unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control; labor scheduling and staffing; employee training. You will conduct period inventory and perform other functions such as maintaining records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards. You will also be responsible for daily interaction with the client and client's customers and/or employees. This is a Monday through Friday account.  A competitive salary is being offered for this position + 10% bonus opportunity & including comprehensive benefits package. Local applicants only - no relocation package available. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, or other related fields, plus a minimum of 5 years of foodservice management experience.  Attention to detail, excellent customer service, and good computer skills (MS Office) are all important for the success in this role. 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.