Food Service Manager Jobs in Texas
Food Service Manager jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where large-scale employers like Aramark, Compass Group, and HEB run high-volume food service operations across corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, and retail locations. Demand is strongest for managers with contract dining, healthcare food service, and multi-unit restaurant operations experience. Texas is one of the most active hiring markets in the country for this role, with openings at every level from single-unit supervisor to regional director. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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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Food Service Manager Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Aramark27

- OXXO10

- IDEA Public Schools8

- The SSA6

- Chartwells Higher Education5

Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food service manager jobs across Texas.
- Serve Safe Manager Certification or equivalent ANSI-accredited food handler credential required
- Three or more years managing food service operations in a high-volume environment
- Experience controlling food cost, labor cost, and inventory within budget targets
- Proven ability to hire, train, and supervise kitchen and front-of-house staff
- Familiarity with Texas Department of State Health Services food safety regulations
- Associate or bachelor degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or a related field
Food Service Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a food service manager in Texas?
Texas does not require a state-issued license specifically for food service managers, but most employers require a current ServSafe Manager Certification or another credential accredited by the American National Standards Institute. The Texas Department of State Health Services oversees food establishment regulations that managers are expected to know. Most candidates build toward management through an associate or bachelor degree in hospitality or culinary management, combined with progressive kitchen or dining operations experience.
Which companies hire food service managers in Texas?
Companies currently hiring food service managers in Texas include Aramark, OXXO, and IDEA Public Schools, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's large healthcare systems, university dining programs, and corporate campus accounts make it a particularly strong market for contract food service operators seeking experienced managers.
Which Texas cities have the most food service manager jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most food service manager openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its concentration of medical center campuses, energy-sector corporate offices, and convention-scale hospitality venues, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws volume from its headquarters-heavy corporate base and San Antonio from its tourism, military installation dining contracts, and large hospital networks.
Are there remote food service manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Food service management is a fundamentally hands-on, on-site role, so most positions require a physical presence. About 7% of food service manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those postings typically cover corporate roles in menu development, training program oversight, or regional compliance functions rather than day-to-day operations management.
How can I get hired as a food service manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving up from a shift lead or assistant manager role within a high-volume operation, then applying to employers that promote from within. Large Texas-based healthcare food service contractors and university dining programs at institutions like UT Austin or Texas A&M often post associate manager or management trainee roles that do not require prior supervisory experience. Earning a ServSafe Manager Certification before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that offsets a shorter work history.
Where can I find and apply to food service manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to food service manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across contract dining, healthcare, hospitality, and multi-unit restaurant operations. Find roles that fit your experience level and location and apply directly.
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