What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Management Accelerator Program - Multiple Locations position at Aramark?
Job Description
Are you graduating this year? Are you ready to fast-track your career and make an impact from day one? Aramark’s Management Accelerator Program (MAP) is your launchpad to leadership. Designed for recent graduates, MAP is an immersive experience that blends operations and people management with professional development, mentorship, and community building.
Most MAP roles offer the opportunity to lead a team in your first job out of school! You’ll gain the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in a fast-paced, people-first environment. MAP participants chart their own course to leadership. Whether you stay in your current account after the program, explore a new line of business, relocate to a different city, or pivot between operations and functional roles—your journey is yours to design.
Ready to MAP your future? Apply now and take the first step toward a career that accelerates your potential.
What Will I Do?
In a MAP role, you’ll focus on one of the following career areas:
- Hospitality Management / Food Service Management
- Culinary Management
- Retail Management
- Facilities Management
Where Will I Work?
MAP opportunities are available across the country, in:
- Colleges & universities
- Corporate offices
- Correctional facilities
- Cultural attractions
- Hospitals & healthcare facilities
- K-12 school districts
- National & state parks
- Stadiums & arenas
- Workplaces & business dining facilities
Location preferences and career interests will be collected through our screening and interview process for selected qualified candidates.
Program Highlights
- Immersive Experience: Learn through on-the-job experience coupled with world-class leadership development programming.
- Mentorship: Get paired with a mentor from our Employee Resource Group (ERG) to guide your journey.
- Community & Connection: Join a nationwide cohort of emerging leaders and build a network that lasts a lifetime.
- Growth & Impact: Make meaningful contributions from day one while developing the skills to lead with purpose.
- Leadership Summit: Connect with your cohort, build relationships, and engage with senior leaders.
Who Should Apply?
- Ideal applicants will graduate between December 2025 and August 2026. The program starts between May and August 2026 based on the area of the business. All degree requirements must be completed prior to the start of the program.
- Students with a degree or background in hospitality, business, culinary, food service, or facilities management preferred
- Candidates with excellent verbal, written, and professional communication skills
- Candidates willing to work flexible hours, which may include nights, weekends or holidays
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Compensation Data
COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $48,000 to $80,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Salary : $48,000 - $80,000