Building Food Service Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,400.00 - $91,700.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Southern Foodservice Management (SFM) is a distinguished organization specializing in foodservice operations, particularly serving military personnel and government facilities. Known for its commitment to high standards and quality, SFM caters to a diverse clientele by providing dependable and efficient foodservice management solutions. This company operates in a fast-paced environment requiring adherence to rigorous standards, reflecting its role supporting military warfighters, staff, and visitors. The organization prides itself on a culture that emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality, and dedication, driven by values that stress accuracy, discipline, and exceptional customer service.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or six years of food service management experience
  • Five years of experience in an institutional setting and/or another food service industry
  • Prior food service management or culinary background preferred
  • Knowledge of HACCP, FDA food code, and sanitation and safety procedures
  • Must be ServSafe certified
  • Ability to work long hours in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
  • Excellent management and communication skills
  • Computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to prioritize responsibilities
  • Flexible schedule required
  • Ability to work well under intense time pressure
  • Excellent emotional control in fast-paced environments
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
  • Standing and walking 50 percent of the time
  • Occasional heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing or balancing
  • Frequent reaching, handling, talking, hearing, seeing, temperature variation, and typing

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or six years of food service management experience
  • Five years of experience in an institutional setting and/or another food service industry
  • Within the last three years have successfully managed a large dining hall or full-service cafeteria operation
  • Prior food service management or culinary background in the private sector, university setting, military or government installation, preferred
  • Must be well versed and possess knowledge in both back of house and front of house operations
  • Computer skills and working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent management and communication skills, as well as a high focus on customer service
  • Expert knowledge of AFMIS, food production, and menu development
  • Knowledge of the HACCP, FDA food code, and sanitation and safety procedures
  • Proficiency in cost analysis including food, labor, and controllable expenditures
  • Excellent critical thinking and time management skills
  • A positive, helpful attitude toward customers and peers, including the ability to speak clearly and convey information accurately
  • Ability to work well under intense time pressure
  • Excellent emotional control in fast-paced environments
  • Flexible schedule required
  • Must be ServSafe certified

Job Duties

  • Directs daily activities in their assigned building
  • Must follow all company policies and procedures
  • Complete administrative tasks correctly and on time
  • Develop staff's skills and encourage growth
  • Assists in recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling and coaching of employees
  • Counsels and disciplines employees through progressive discipline as outlined in the Employee Handbook
  • Continuously work to improve supervisory skills
  • Must demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality
  • Must meet productivity standards and complete work in timely manner
  • Aid in the personnel development of staff
  • Maintain safety and sanitation standards
  • Ensure complete compliance with COR/QAE, Veterinary Medicine and Dept. of Public Health inspections
  • Point of Contact for Government/SFM in the assigned building
  • Resolve employee relation issues and personnel follow-through
  • Conduct personnel interviews
  • Resolve labor union, customer, and government issues
  • Assists with the procurement for government furnished property
  • Attend weekly management staff meetings
  • Control costs in labor, production of food, and for fixed and non-fixed price expenses
  • Actively involved with our administrative staff
  • Ensuring all field chow, boxed meal requests and catering functions are received and executed properly
  • Work with Production Manager (Executive Chef) to complete accurate end of month inventory reporting
  • Comply with the company's dress code policy
  • Set a good example for all personnel through appearance in uniform and work ethic
  • Perform other duties as assigned or directed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location