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Note: This is a direct hire position for Aramark, a global leader in food, facilities, and hospitality services, at the SMU Collegiate.
Job Description
Time to step up your career! This is your moment to shine and lead the way for others too. We’re hiring full-time Food Service Supervisors to join our passionate Food Services Team. Alongside a manager who will help coordinate and lead operations, you’ll help oversee staff, collaborate with teammates, and help where needed. We can’t wait to see your growth, all while igniting your passion and pursuing what matters to you.
Job Responsibilities
- Produce and maintain work schedules and may prepare production packets (Production sheets and recipes). • Direct daily activities. • Maintains food production that ensures the safety and quality of food according to policies, procedures, and department requirements. • Ensure that food items are stored in a safe, organized, and hazard-free environment. • Maintain all serving schedules; ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner following Aramark policies and procedures. • Maintain a sanitary department following health and safety codes and regulations. • Maintain accurate inventory on a weekly basis. • May prepare orders as needed to ensure accurate production for location. • Supervise and evaluate employees; counsel; promote employee growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork. • Maintain a safe and hazard-free working environment. • Train/mentor other food service workers. • Maintain logs on all maintenance required on equipment within the department. • Ensure all food safety/temperature logs are completed with appropriate corrective action, as necessary. • Perform preventative maintenance checklist. • Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet needs of facility. • Proficiency in multi-tasking. • Perform other duties as requested by the Food Service Director or Manager whenever his/her skill and/or experience would be vital to initiate, coordinate, or complete any given program. • Must fill in for absent employees at location, as necessary. • Maintain knowledge of daily catering events and confirm they are prepared and delivered on time. • Be able to work occasional night and weekend catered events. • Attend food service meetings with staff. • Maintain communication with staff (including office staff, e-mail, phone calls, inter-office mail, etc). • May perform cashier duties as the need arises. • Promote good public relations.
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
- Must read, write, and understand verbal instructions • Must complete a sanitation course either before or during first year • Must be knowledgeable in operating an efficient cost-effective program. • Ability to perform basic arithmetic • Maintain emotional control under stress • Ability to resolve interpersonal situations • Strong organizational skills
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas, TX 75244 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Aramark289

- Kwik Trip202

- Trinity Services Group105

- ELIOR77

- Healthcare Services64

Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Food & Beverage
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food service manager jobs.
- Three or more years of food service or restaurant management experience
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification or equivalent state food safety credential
- Demonstrated ability to manage food cost and labor cost percentages
- Experience supervising and scheduling hourly staff in a high-volume setting
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and inventory management software
- Associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality, culinary arts, or a related field
Tips for Your Food Service Manager Job Search
Quantify your cost and revenue impact
Hiring managers want numbers, not vague claims. Pull your food cost percentage, labor cost ratio, and any revenue growth you drove. Managers who frame experience in dollar terms and operational metrics move faster through screening than those who list duties.
Highlight your certification on page one
Your ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification should appear near the top of your resume, not buried in a credentials section. Many ATS filters screen for it before a human reads anything, so placement on page one keeps your application in the running.
Target openings by the segment you know
Quick-service, full-service, healthcare, and institutional food service each have distinct hiring expectations. Filter your search by segment before applying. A resume built around hospital cafeteria management reads differently than one built around hotel banquets, so tailor accordingly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists food service manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for an operational scenario interview
Food service manager interviews frequently involve real-world scenarios: a health inspection tomorrow, a no-call-no-show on a Saturday rush, or a sudden vendor shortage. Walk through how you would handle each step, not just the outcome, to show your decision-making process.
Negotiate start date around peak seasons
If you receive an offer near a holiday or high-volume period, ask about a phased start or shadowing period before you fully take over. Employers respect candidates who understand operational rhythm, and it gives you time to learn systems before volume spikes.
Food Service Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most food service managers?
The most active employers for food service managers right now are Aramark, Kwik Trip, and Trinity Services Group, and the most openings are in Texas, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in healthcare systems, school districts, and multi-unit restaurant groups that need consistent operational leadership.
How many food service manager jobs are remote?
About 4% of food service manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are regional operations, menu development, and corporate training and compliance functions.
How do you become a food service manager?
Start by building front-of-house or back-of-house experience in a food service setting, then earn a food safety certification such as ServSafe. Take on shift lead or assistant manager responsibilities to develop scheduling, inventory, and staff supervision skills. A degree in hospitality or culinary management strengthens your candidacy for director-level and institutional roles, though many employers promote from within based on demonstrated operational results.
Can you get hired as a food service manager with little experience?
Yes, especially in smaller operations or fast-casual chains that promote from within. Lead with any experience managing a shift, training new hires, or controlling food waste, even if your title was crew lead or shift supervisor. Completing a ServSafe certification before you apply signals that you are ready to take on compliance responsibilities, which is one of the first things new managers must handle.
What does the food service manager interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your experience managing labor and food costs, followed by an in-person or video interview with the district manager or HR. A working interview or site walkthrough is common in restaurant and healthcare settings, where the hiring team wants to see how you move through a kitchen and interact with staff. References from previous supervisors are checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to food service manager jobs?
You can find and apply to food service manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your segment experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. No extra steps are needed between finding a role and submitting your application.
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