Aramark

Menu Director

Aramark

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Office

Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • United States

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

SQL

About the role

  • Own and govern all student menus across USDA Child Nutrition (CN) Programs, and Non-CN programs for Aramark Student Nutrition (NSLP, SBP, ASSP, CACFP, SFSP, and Special Diet Programs)
  • Working closely with Culinary, Marketing, and Operations leaders to develop menus that balance student appeal, regulatory compliance, cost control, and operational feasibility
  • Collaborate with Operation Support Directors on menu deployment, and training operational teams for account localization
  • Collaborate with Commodity and Product Manager, Recipe Manager, and Culinary Systems & Support Manager on new product development opportunities and sharing feedback from operational teams on existing products and programs
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Communications Directors to engage stakeholders and use feedback to improve menu performance
  • Provides final governance and decision rights on menu structure, guardrails, and exceptions
  • Ensure PRIMA and related tools enable compliance, accuracy, efficiency, and confidence for field teams
  • Acts as the business owner and liaison for system enhancements, pilots, and functionality improvements
  • Ensures alignment between system capability, regulatory needs, and operational reality
  • Support enterprise leadership of USDA, federal, and state child nutrition regulatory oversight in close collaboration with the Vice President of OpX, maintaining proactive engagement with regulatory updates and legislative changes
  • Lead menu‑related Administrative Review readiness, including documentation strategy and compliance preparation
  • Translate regulatory and legislative changes into clear, practical operational guidance for field teams
  • Provide direct leadership to the Commodity & Product Manager, Recipe Manager, and OpX Registered Dietitian, with responsibility for coaching, development, and performance management
  • Build a high‑performing team that delivers strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and effective field partnership
  • Build a strong talent pipeline and succession readiness across the team
  • Serve as a strong cross‑functional partner, acting as the primary liaison with the Safety & Risk team on all aspects of food allergen management within Student Nutrition, collaborating with Aramark Supply Chain and the Commodity & Product Manager on specified product management and authorized vendor compliance, and partnering with Hospitality Enablement and IT teams to support system governance and enhancements

Requirements

  • Master’s degree required
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) required
  • AllerTrain certification required within the first year of employment
  • Minimum of 5 years of operations or enterprise leadership experience, preferably within a multi‑site food service or regulated environment
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing salaried professionals
  • Strong project management experience, with the ability to lead complex initiatives across functions
  • Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)
  • Experience with SQL or data analytics tools preferred
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, manage change, and operate effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
menu developmentregulatory compliancecost controloperational feasibilityproject managementdata analyticsSQLfood allergen managementdocumentation strategyperformance management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementteam buildingcoachingchange managementnavigating ambiguitycross-functional collaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solving
Certifications
Master’s degreeRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)AllerTrain certification