DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICE

Job Overview

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
performance bonuses

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a multi-location food service company dedicated to delivering high-quality meals and an exceptional dining experience to its customers. Known for its commitment to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, the company operates with a focus on consistency and innovation across all its locations. As a trusted name in the food service industry, it prioritizes maintaining the highest standards in food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and overall food service operations. With a team-oriented culture, the company emphasizes professional development and continuous improvement to ensure its staff are well-trained and motivated.

The role of the Director of Food Service is integral to maintaining and enhancing these standards. This leadership position involves managing food service operations across all company locations, ensuring that each outlet meets the organization’s expectations for quality and compliance. The Director will play a key role in hiring and training kitchen staff to build strong, capable teams that can deliver excellent service. Food safety is a top priority, and the Director is responsible for overseeing ServSafe training and ensuring compliance with Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) regulations. A significant aspect of the role involves regularly visiting store locations to monitor the quality of food, the cleanliness of kitchens, and the consistency of food preparation to uphold brand standards.

Additionally, the Director will develop and implement guidelines for handling food that is cooked in advance and kept in warmers, with a focus on minimizing waste while ensuring sufficient supply during busy meal times. This requires a strategic approach to food preparation and inventory management to balance operational efficiency with quality. The Director will also work closely with food service vendors to improve purchasing processes, seeking cost-effective and quality solutions. Menu development and updates will fall under this role, allowing the Director to introduce new offerings and optimize the menu to cater to customer preferences and market trends. Overall, this position demands a proactive, detail-oriented leader who can manage multiple facets of food service operations, ensuring excellence at every customer touchpoint while driving continuous improvement and innovation throughout the food service team.

Job Requirements

  • bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field
  • minimum 5 years of experience in food service management
  • certification in food safety (e.g., ServSafe)
  • ability to travel to multiple store locations
  • strong organizational skills
  • excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

Job Qualifications

  • proven experience in food service management
  • knowledge of servsafe standards
  • familiarity with DHEC compliance
  • strong leadership and team management skills
  • excellent communication skills
  • experience in vendor management
  • ability to develop and update menus
  • strategic planning skills
  • problem-solving abilities
  • attention to detail

Job Duties

  • assist with hiring and training kitchen staff
  • serve safe training and dhec compliance
  • visit store locations to monitor food quality
  • monitor kitchen cleanliness
  • ensure food consistency
  • develop guidelines for food cooked in advance and placed in warmers
  • work with food service vendors to improve purchasing
  • update menu offerings as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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