
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $22.84 - $26.64
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
flexible scheduling
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Shift Differential
Holiday pay
Pension Plan
401k plan
Mass Transit program
employee status with DoD
Job Description
The Exchange is a premier retail and food service organization that operates primarily on military installations, providing essential services and products to military personnel, their families, and authorized shoppers. Known for its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and community support, the Exchange offers a variety of retail and food service experiences that cater to diverse customer needs. As a Department of Defense (DoD) affiliated entity, the Exchange values dedication, service excellence, and the development of its employees. Through flexible scheduling and comprehensive employee benefits, it enables associates to grow both personally and professionally within a supportive and inclusive work environment. The organization places a strong emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and delivering extraordinary customer experiences.
The Food Service Foreman role at the Exchange is a leadership position responsible for managing and guiding a team of Food Service Workers to consistently exceed customer expectations. This role focuses heavily on fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and exceptional service quality in fast-paced food service operations. The Food Service Foreman is tasked with understanding sales goals, planning and executing workloads that align with daily and weekly business objectives, and ensuring customer engagement remains high. The successful candidate will be an effective leader who can create schedules based on customer flow and business needs, deescalate customer concerns diplomatically, and empower team members to provide outstanding service. Additionally, the Food Service Foreman is accountable for supervising food preparation and sales operations while maintaining adherence to brand standards and regulatory requirements.
The position offers flexible scheduling with operating hours from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It includes a competitive benefits package comprising comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, shift differentials, holiday pay, a traditional pension plan, and a 401K for qualifying associates. Employees also gain access to base facilities, a mass transit program, and the status of Department of Defense employees. The Exchange is deeply committed to employee growth, providing tools, resources, and training programs such as the NBFF training and Restaurant Operations Management Academy (ROMA) to nurture leadership and operational excellence.
In this role, the Food Service Foreman actively promotes a positive, customer-centric team culture and leverages business knowledge to troubleshoot issues and optimize service delivery. Leading by example, the Foreman greets customers warmly, engages with them authentically, and ensures their shopping experience is seamless and enjoyable. The role requires excellent communication skills, adaptability to technology, and the ability to manage both personnel and operational aspects including stock management, food ordering, compliance with safety and sanitation standards, and performance evaluations. The individual's contributions directly impact customer satisfaction, team efficiency, and the overall success of the food service department at the Exchange.
The Food Service Foreman role at the Exchange is a leadership position responsible for managing and guiding a team of Food Service Workers to consistently exceed customer expectations. This role focuses heavily on fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and exceptional service quality in fast-paced food service operations. The Food Service Foreman is tasked with understanding sales goals, planning and executing workloads that align with daily and weekly business objectives, and ensuring customer engagement remains high. The successful candidate will be an effective leader who can create schedules based on customer flow and business needs, deescalate customer concerns diplomatically, and empower team members to provide outstanding service. Additionally, the Food Service Foreman is accountable for supervising food preparation and sales operations while maintaining adherence to brand standards and regulatory requirements.
The position offers flexible scheduling with operating hours from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It includes a competitive benefits package comprising comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, shift differentials, holiday pay, a traditional pension plan, and a 401K for qualifying associates. Employees also gain access to base facilities, a mass transit program, and the status of Department of Defense employees. The Exchange is deeply committed to employee growth, providing tools, resources, and training programs such as the NBFF training and Restaurant Operations Management Academy (ROMA) to nurture leadership and operational excellence.
In this role, the Food Service Foreman actively promotes a positive, customer-centric team culture and leverages business knowledge to troubleshoot issues and optimize service delivery. Leading by example, the Foreman greets customers warmly, engages with them authentically, and ensures their shopping experience is seamless and enjoyable. The role requires excellent communication skills, adaptability to technology, and the ability to manage both personnel and operational aspects including stock management, food ordering, compliance with safety and sanitation standards, and performance evaluations. The individual's contributions directly impact customer satisfaction, team efficiency, and the overall success of the food service department at the Exchange.
Job Requirements
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs
- Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions
- Able to take initiative
- Able to share brand knowledge
- Able to lead teams to meet organizational objectives
- Six months food supervisory experience required
- Excellent attention to detail
- Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store as needed
- Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic computer skills
Job Qualifications
- Six months of restaurant or related food service operations experience
- Successful completion of NBFF training or the Exchange Restaurant Operations Management Academy (ROMA) preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store as needed
- Possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Food supervisory experience
Job Duties
- Supervises the preparation and sale of food items during an assigned shift
- Receives, verifies and checks quality of food/supply items
- Estimates and orders food/supplies as required
- Greets each customer upon contact
- Assists customer by listening to needs, offering suggestions and thanking customer for their business
- Resolves customer complaints at the lowest level and informs management of barriers to meeting the optimal customer experience
- Prepares, maintains, and processes accounting and facility operational reports
- Participates in the establishment and achievement of service and sale goals for the food operation
- Ensures optimum stock availability by supervising or participating in periodic stock counts and inventory and updates merchandise control records
- Maintains/controls personnel cost and productivity standards
- Performs the duties of subordinate associates as required by workload
- Opens and/or closes the facility in accordance with published policies/regulations
- Ensures the security of cash, fixed assets and inventory and complies with fire, safety, sanitation and security regulations
- Initiates work orders for repair and maintenance
- Supervises assigned associates
- Establishes work schedules, assigns and distributes work
- Counsels
- Prepares performance reviews
- Approves/disapproves leave slips
- Trains associates
- Recommends actions and performs other supervisory functions
- Responsible for enforcement of all name brand fast food (NBFF) and Exchange standards
- Must complete ServSafe (5640) and applicable fast-food certification(s) within 90 days of hire
- Keeps abreast of, actively supports and as required, implements the provisions of pertinent public laws, executive orders, and directives relating to the Federal Equal Opportunity (EEO) program within the Exchange
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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