General Manager

Job Description

Join LifeWorks and help redefine corporate dining. We're seeking a General Manager to lead a premier executive dining program where culinary excellence, precision, and exceptional hospitality set the standard.

You'll oversee $2M?$15M+ in managed volume, lead all aspects of culinary and hospitality operations, inspire a high-performing team, drive financial and operational results, and build a strong client partnership while delivering an elevated dining experience.

LifeWorks Restaurant Group crafts thoughtful, chef-led dining and hospitality experiences designed around the people and places we serve. From the first conversation, our teams work as true partners with our clients, shaping everything from the design of a space to the way the experience comes to life. We craft thoughtful, elevated experiences that leave people more inspired, more connected, and genuinely cared for. LifeWorks Restaurant Group is part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group. Learn more at lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com. Imagination Well Served. #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup Home - LifeWorks Restaurant Group

Job Responsibilities

The successful General Manager:

• Leads a team that provides operational expertise in contracted services while providing hands-on execution management of operations.

• Manages the client and community relationships at the location, continually assessing operations, and developing plans to provide optimal service and drive employee and customer satisfaction.

• Builds, develops, and leads a management team and staff capable of carrying out organizational objectives.

• Recommends methods, resources, and implementation for service improvement and growth based on understanding of operational needs, capabilities, & contractual obligations.

• In partnership with Finance, manages a budget and assists in the design of improvements to optimize financial performance and operational productivity.

• Manages compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and codes and maintains all associated records and reports.

• Ensures compliance with Aramark's standards of operation including safety standards and Aramark's Business Conduct Policy at all times.

Qualifications

In order to be prepared for this leadership role, qualified candidates will possess:

• Bachelor's degree level education highly preferred in an area of Food Service, Hospitality, Facilities, or Business Management.

• The ability to focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business is essential to success in this role.

• Savvy interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and Aramark support staff.

• Comfortable reading, understanding, and implementing contractual requirements, including identifying opportunities within contract terms and conditions to address operational issues.

• Meaningful experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality environment.

• Proven ability leading through other managers.

• Experience in creating and managing a department budget, financial controls and analysis.

• Experience crafting product sales strategies and implementing operational programs and initiatives.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

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 or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .