Food Service Director Jobs in Texas
Food Service Director jobs in Texas are active across the state's large healthcare networks, university systems, correctional facilities, and contract food management companies, with openings at every level from operations supervisor through senior director. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Compass Group, Aramark, and the University of Texas System maintain ongoing demand for qualified directors. The most consistent openings are in healthcare dining, K-12 and higher education, and large-scale corporate dining accounts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
The Food Service Director is a management position responsible for developing and executing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Oversees and manages dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership
- Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance
- Ensure food services appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
- Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute
- Reward and recognize employees
- Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
Client Relationship
- Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress
Financial Performance
- Adopt Aramark process and systems
- Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage and labor
- Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
- Achieve food and labor targets
- Manage resources to ensure quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines
Productivity
- Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for both labor and food initiatives
- Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management
- Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor
- Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution and food service
Compliance
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees
- Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development
- Develops operational component forecasts and can explain variances. Responsible for components accounting functions.
- Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met
- Coordinates and supervises unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management and employee training
- Recruits, hires, develops and retains front line team.
- Conducts period inventory
- Maintains records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards
- Interacts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organization
- May participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts
- Looks for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention
Additional Responsibilities
- Manage the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility)
- Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client's mission and vision, to include sustainable practices
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires at least 4 years of experience
- Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
- Requires previous experience in food service
- Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard 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 of time.
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.
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.
Job Description
The Food Service Director is a management position responsible for developing and executing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Oversees and manages dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership
- Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance
- Ensure food services appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
- Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute
- Reward and recognize employees
- Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
Client Relationship
- Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress
Financial Performance
- Adopt Aramark process and systems
- Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage and labor
- Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
- Achieve food and labor targets
- Manage resources to ensure quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines
Productivity
- Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for both labor and food initiatives
- Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management
- Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor
- Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution and food service
Compliance
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees
- Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development
- Develops operational component forecasts and can explain variances. Responsible for components accounting functions.
- Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met
- Coordinates and supervises unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management and employee training
- Recruits, hires, develops and retains front line team.
- Conducts period inventory
- Maintains records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards
- Interacts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organization
- May participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts
- Looks for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention
Additional Responsibilities
- Manage the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility)
- Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client's mission and vision, to include sustainable practices
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires at least 4 years of experience
- Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
- Requires previous experience in food service
- Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard 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 of time.
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.
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.
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Food Service Director Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Aramark3
- HHS2
- Dallas County1
- HEB1
- Omni Hotels1
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage4
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Distribution & Wholesale1
- Hospitality & Tourism1
- Retail1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food service director jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in dietetics, food service management, hospitality, or a related field required
- Registered Dietitian credential or Certified Dietary Manager designation preferred by many Texas employers
- Five or more years of food service operations experience including budget and staff oversight
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent Texas food handler certification required
- Demonstrated experience managing large-volume kitchens in healthcare, education, or contract settings
- Proficiency with food service management software and inventory control systems expected
Food Service Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a food service director in Texas?
Most food service director roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in food service management, dietetics, nutrition, or hospitality. Many employers also expect a credential such as the Certified Dietary Manager designation through the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, or Registered Dietitian status for healthcare settings. Texas does not issue a separate state license for the director role itself, but a Texas food manager certification is standard for anyone overseeing food production.
How much do food service directors make in Texas?
Food service directors in Texas earn a median of about $60,770 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,310 for the lowest 10% to over $98,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire food service directors in Texas?
Employers hiring food service directors in Texas right now include Aramark, HHS, and Dallas County, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of large hospital systems, university campuses, and contract food management accounts keeps demand for directors steady throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most food service director jobs?
Dallas, Fort Worth, and Shenandoah have the most food service director openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas drive volume through their large medical centers, corporate headquarters, and stadium and convention venue accounts, while San Antonio's military installations, university campuses, and growing healthcare sector add consistent demand beyond the two largest metros.
Are there remote food service director jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Food service directors oversee kitchens, staff, and on-site operations, which makes the role fundamentally hands-on. About 18% of food service director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions typically involve regional oversight, contract account management, or consulting work where the director travels between sites rather than working from a fixed kitchen.
How can I get hired as a food service director in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving up from a lead cook, kitchen supervisor, or food service manager role within a large Texas employer such as a hospital system, university, or contract management company. Aramark and Compass Group both run management development programs in Texas that take candidates with limited director experience and place them in supervised director-in-training tracks. Earning a Certified Dietary Manager credential while in an associate role signals readiness and is often the deciding factor in a first director hire.
Where can I find and apply to food service director jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to food service director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers across the state. Find a role that fits your experience and location and apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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