ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's 2009 list of "America's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 260,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com

When it comes to on-campus dining, facilities services, sport arenas and conference center services, ARAMARK is the real head of the class. Partnering with close to 600 colleges and universities throughout the United States, we strive to provide the best residential, retail, and catering options, service and facilities for students, faculty and administrator. Our programs are second to none in their innovation, excellence and results. As part of our commitment, we are determined to build and develop the best team of professionals in the industry - people who aren't afraid of spearheading change, who know how to lead and who appreciate endless opportunity.

Position Description
Reports directly to the Resident District Manager. Typically the #2 at a Mega Account. Responsible for planning and managing high volume, complex, multi-location food service operation. Primary level of impact is within own operation. Operations vary in size, but generally have 3 or more components and full size kitchens. Generally manages 50 - 300 employees. Scope $4 M - 22M.

Key Responsibilities
· Plans, directs and controls all unit food service and resources to meet operating and financial goals, client objectives and customer needs in a multi unit operation
· Responsible for analyzing all financial reports for residential and retail operations, as well as reviewing all financial measurements with directors to ensure achievement of financial goals
· Provide guidance and support in developing action plans to address areas requiring improvement and ensures compliance with ARAMARK Standard of Operations in all residential, retail and catering operations
· Interacts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organization
· Interfaces with Regional Vice President, District Manager, Unit Directors and their staff. Collaborates with managers of other units with in own division
· Ensures administration of HR policies and interprets and ensures compliance with company policies such as safety, sanitation and purchasing
· Oversees staffing, development of personnel, training and education
· Develops operational component forecasts and is able to explain variances
· Defines positions and roles for/of organization structure (catering, sales, etc.)
· Oversee the implementation and maintenance of new marketing and culinary concepts for residential and retail locations

Qualifications
Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 10 years multi unit experience in contract food management or related food service exceeding $5 M sales. A minimum of 2 years primary financial accountability with a direct reporting relationship to clients and senior executives is required. Proven track record of developing and implementing tools to increase top and bottom line as well as strong communication skills. Previous experience in a college setting with union experience is preferable.