Conference Center Manager (Food Service Director) - Corporate Dining - Richmond, VA

 The Business Services division of ARAMARK provides a wide range of food, facility, and other support services to more than 500 clients in business and industry, at more than 1,200 locations in the U.S.  ARAMARK offers Fortune 500 companies and other large and small employers a single-source provider for employee cafés, executive dining rooms, catering, convenience stores, conference center management, and facility management. ARAMARK Business Services is looking for professional leaders committed to providing our customers with unique solutions, outstanding variety, and healthy menu choices to improve the overall well-being and productivity of client locations.   As the Conference Center Manager, you will assist in the management of a Corporate Dining account with primary responsibility to the conference center and catering activities. You will plan, direct, and oversee all catering and conference events for our client.   In addition, you will also: Assist the Food Service Director/General Manager with overall management of corporate account. Assist the Chef to train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities. Oversee weekly inventory analysis. Work with Chef to establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus. Assist with the supervision of account personnel. You will report to the account General Manager. Great opportunity for advancement to a Unit Manager (FSD) role.  Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Food Service Management or a related culinary degree with 5 years of industry & culinary management experience. The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is essential to success in this role. Previous experience with controlling the food & labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu development and pricing and development of culinary team preferred. P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.