Food Service Manager Jobs in Maryland
Food Service Manager jobs in Maryland concentrate in healthcare systems, university dining, government and military installation food service, and the hospitality corridor running from Baltimore to the Washington suburbs. The largest volumes of openings are in Baltimore, Bethesda, and Silver Spring, where anchor employers like the University of Maryland Medical System, Sodexo, and Aramark maintain significant operations. The most in-demand specialties are healthcare dining services, contract food management, and multi-unit operations for institutional clients. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Reports to: Food Service Operations Manager(s)
Who are we:
For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused.
We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey.
Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.
Responsibilities
- Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
- Ensure location, or zone, is adequately stocked, prepped, and staffed for daily operation, working with direct reports to fill as necessary.
- Oversees direct location, or zone, operational duties ensuring quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards are all met and excelled.
- Supports the build of daily prep and item lists, delegating to employees as necessary.
- Actively helps to support operations and fill holes as necessary to ensure smooth service.
- Assigns associates to duties, coaching through projects, daily tasks, and guest interaction.
- Actively and efficiently responds to guest feedback.
- Familiar with intermediate food and beverage knowledge, including but not limited to serve-safe food temperatures, FIFO product rotation, safe food handling, food storage and labeling, safe alcohol service, sanitation and overall area cleanliness.
- Maintains general organizational upkeep of each outlet’s storage areas/back dock spaces within designated zone.
- Responsible for daily check-ins with outlets, ensuring that information given to them via preshift meetings each morning is being communicated to team members across their zone.
- Ability to limit and control waste through maintaining proper prep levels and daily tracking of waste through provided waste logs.
- Maintains consistency with all product and serves product based on the standards set by the operations and culinary team.
- Ability to create and communicate a plan for the next day regarding staffing, prep, and to-do lists with direct reports.
- Implements proper merchandising of product as set by the Operations team.
- Monitors and controls production of all product in your zone (including but not limited to popcorn, kettle corn, cotton candy, mustard cups, bottled beverages and other carts items) as specific to your assigned zone.
- Supports oversight of personnel duties, including but not limited to:
- Training new employees and issuing performance reviews.
- Actively coaching the employee on performance with oversight from operations manager.
- Oversees break and rest break management for employees.
- Inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance and cleaning as necessary.
- Assists team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner through helping complete daily tasks as necessary.
- Remains knowledgeable of and supervises in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws.
- Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
- Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our General Manager and personnel.
- Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships with other branch managers.
- Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
- Demonstrates multi-tasking, detail, analytical, planning and leadership skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy.
- Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
- Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.
- Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
- Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
- Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.
- 1-2 years of quick service management and/or operations supervisory experience preferred.
- All educational backgrounds are eligible.
Compensation and Benefits
- Eligible for overtime pay.
- On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
- Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations.
- Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
- Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
- Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave.
- Holiday pay of 1.5× the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
- Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.
SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies, including SSA Group, A&F Souvenir, Cinchio Solutions, and Behavioral Essentials, are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective impact.
All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").
San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.
We accept applications for this position on a rolling basis. Apply anytime at thessagroup.com. Applications are reviewed as received, and the position remains open until filled.
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Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Food Service Manager Job Market in Maryland
A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Aramark11

- Domino's7

- FutureCare2

- ELIOR2

- The SSA2

What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food service manager jobs across Maryland.
- ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent Maryland-accepted food safety credential required
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, nutrition, or a related field preferred
- Minimum two to five years of supervisory experience in a food service operation
- Demonstrated ability to manage food cost, labor cost, and budget reporting
- Experience with inventory control systems and regulatory health inspection compliance
- Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and Maryland Department of Health food safety standards
Food Service Manager Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a food service manager in Maryland?
The most direct path is earning a nationally recognized food safety manager certification, such as ServSafe, that is accepted under Maryland Department of Health requirements. Maryland does not issue a separate state food service manager license, but the Maryland Food Code requires that certified food protection managers be present in most foodservice operations. Most employers in Maryland also expect a degree in hospitality, dietetics, or a related field alongside hands-on kitchen or supervisory experience.
Which companies hire food service managers in Maryland?
Employers hiring food service managers in Maryland right now include Aramark, Domino's, and FutureCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's concentration of hospital systems, federal agencies, and university campuses means institutional contract management companies are consistently among the most active hirers in the state.
Which Maryland cities have the most food service manager jobs?
Baltimore, Towson, and Bethesda have the most food service manager openings in Maryland. Baltimore drives the largest share through its hospital networks, hotels, and convention facilities, while Bethesda and Silver Spring are active because of their dense concentration of federal agencies, corporate headquarters, and healthcare campuses that rely on managed dining services.
Are there remote food service manager jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Food service management is an inherently on-site role involving kitchen oversight, staff supervision, and health compliance, so most positions require a physical presence. About 0% of food service manager openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be in regional director, training, or account management roles rather than day-to-day operations.
How can I get hired as a food service manager in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a shift supervisor or assistant manager role within a high-volume Maryland operation, such as a hospital cafeteria, university dining hall, or large hotel. Employers like the University of Maryland Medical System and large contract management companies operating in Maryland regularly hire dining services associates and kitchen supervisors as stepping stones. Earning your ServSafe Manager certification before applying signals readiness and meets the Maryland Department of Health requirement, giving you a concrete edge over candidates without it.
Where can I find and apply to food service manager jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to food service manager jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across healthcare, hospitality, and institutional dining. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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