Food Service Manager - Catering Manager- FDIC at Aramark

Job Description

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is headquartered in Washington, DC. FDIC?s Virginia Square campus, including the L. William Seidman Center, is a multi-building complex in Arlington, Virginia. Amenities at the Virginia Square campus include a fitness center, cafeteria, two large auditoriums, and classrooms with state-of-the-art audio/visual resources utilized by FDIC employees and state banking agencies. The campus includes a 350-room extended-stay style residence center for students and instructors attending classes at the Virginia Square campus. Situated on 9.5 acres, the Virginia Square campus is a short drive from FDIC's headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is easily accessible by public transportation at the Virginia Square Metro stop on the Orange Line. Both FDIC locations host training, meetings, and corporate events.

Aramark is currently seeking a Food Service - Catering Manager to join us at the FDIC's Virginia Square Cafe located in Arlington, VA. The Food Service Manager is a management position responsible for developing and implementing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. This position oversees management, budget, and operation of "Catering Services" and food service kiosk outlet. It would maintain liaison with sales and conference planning departments to ensure maximum profitability and guest satisfaction.

Aramark offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services. Aramark has designed its benefits to promote a culture of health and well-being and provides you with the plans, resources, and tools to help you Take Care of your Health, Family, Finances, and Future.

·Comprehensive Insurance Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA options)
·401(k) - Aramark matches 50% of the first 6% of contributions
·Tuition Assistance Program
·15 days vacation + 8 PTO days + 9 company paid holidays
·Free employee parking.

*Work schedule: M-F

Job Responsibilities

Leadership
?    Use Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential
?    Reward and recognize employees
?    Ensure individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations
?    Plan and lead daily team briefings
?    Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations

Client Relationship
?   Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
?  Maintains liaison with sales manager, conference planner, and clients in order to facilitate the proper handling of convention and banquet obligations.

Financial Performance
?    Cooperates with the management team in establishing and meeting unit financial and operating goals and forecasts.
?    Responsible for the controlling of food, beverage, and labor costs for the catering operation and food service kiosk.
?    Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins

Productivity
?    Bring value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
?    Follow the Operational Excellence fundamentals by meeting and maintaining food and labor initiatives
?    Ensure the entire team is trained and able to implement
?    Supervise team regarding production, quality, and control

Compliance
?    Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees
?    Follow all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage, and hour

Additional Responsibilities
?    Lead the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/Kiosk) in conjunction with the Food Service Director
?    Plans, directs and coordinates food service activities in order to deliver a finished product to the customer

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact on our employees and for our customers. To meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

?    Requires at least 1 year of experience
?    Requires at least 1 year of experience in a management role
?    Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
?    Strong interpersonal skills 
?    Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
?    Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service model
?    Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers
?    Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
?    Must be able to stand for extended periods.

*-*-Should endeavor to meet the client's conditions of employment process. (gov background)*-*-

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Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.