Sustainability Leadership Position

Aramark is hiring a Director of Sustainability in Lexington, KY, responsible for leading sustainability initiatives in dining and catering. Key duties include developing sustainability programs, engaging teams in waste reduction, analyzing sustainability metrics, and providing training. Candidates should have a related Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in sustainability. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential.
Job Overview

Aramark is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to fill the role of Director of Sustainability. This position will be responsible for leading the implementation of our sustainability strategy, with a focus on reducing food waste, single-use items, and carbon emissions.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement comprehensive sustainability programs for dining and catering operations.
• Prioritize and increase the purchase of food products from local farmers and suppliers, supporting community agriculture and reducing the organization's carbon footprint.
• Engage managers in implementing and managing creative sustainability initiatives.
• Analyze and report on client and enterprise sustainability KPIs and metrics.
• Provide guiding leadership on sustainability to operations teams, bolstering success.
• Work with operations teams on waste, energy, and water conservation initiatives.
• Facilitate ongoing sustainability training for management and hourly employees.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, content, and meetings regarding sustainability.
• Plan educational field trips for managers to local suppliers, waste infrastructure facilities, etc.
• Supervise, train, and monitor the activities of operational teams to accomplish sustainability goals in partnership with general management teams.
• Partner with managers and FLAs in kitchens to educate and provide in-the-moment coaching on sustainable food practices.
• Participate in regular meetings with internal teams, local clients, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a subject related to sustainability (business, environment, or sustainability).
• 3-5 years of experience working in a sustainability team or specialized consultancy.
• Knowledge of and experience with social and environmental matters, including interconnected issues; understands business and operations of large food companies.
• Inquisitive mindset with strong analytical abilities; strategic thinker looking outside to bring new approaches to continually improve internal effectiveness.
• Highly analytical, able to synthesize information and offer recommendations/solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multi-stakeholder engagement from vision to implementation.
• Ability to communicate and facilitate dialogue with those holding diverse and opposing views, finding common ground and identifying opportunities to move forward.
• Courage and conviction in managing difficult conversations.
• Resilient, able to adapt to challenges, identify underlying concerns, share ideas, and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organized with a strong attention to detail and follow-through.