Food Service Manager

Thorntons LLC is a well-established convenience store chain known for providing a wide range of quality food and beverage products to its customers. Operating in multiple locations, Thorntons prides itself on delivering excellent service, maintaining high standards for food safety and cleanliness, and ensuring customer satisfaction. As an employer, Thorntons is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees in accordance with applicable laws. The company supports its staff with a comprehensive benefits package and fosters a work environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the company’s growth and success.

The role of Food Service Manager at Thorntons LLC is essential to maintaining the quality and operational efficiency of the food and beverage service areas. This position involves overseeing daily food preparation and beverage service prior to busy periods, ensuring compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations, and managing inventory effectively to align with profitability goals. The Food Service Manager is responsible for controlling shrinkage, managing gross profits, and upholding the highest standards of food quality and presentation. In addition to operational duties, the Food Service Manager supports sales efforts by identifying business growth opportunities through diligent inventory management and cost control.

The position requires hands-on involvement with equipment operation, including various foodservice and beverage tools, ensuring that all equipment is clean, functional, and maintained according to company standards. Maintaining a clean, appealing, and organized workspace and service area is critical. The Food Service Manager is also tasked with training staff on program rollouts and product changes to maintain consistent quality and adherence to company standards.

Candidates for this role must have relevant Food Handler Certifications as required by their state, city, or township. Prior experience in a food service environment with supervisory responsibilities is preferred, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Essential skills include the ability to read and interpret business reports, manage product costs and profits, and efficiently use waste logs or inventory management systems to maintain par levels. The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrates excellent guest service skills.

Thorntons offers a competitive wage structure along with a range of benefits such as weekly pay, complimentary dispensed beverages and meals during shifts, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company matching contributions, paid vacation and sick leave, and life insurance. Shift flexibility is important, with availability required for early morning and late afternoon shifts. Join Thorntons LLC as a Food Service Manager to play a key role in delivering exceptional food service experiences that meet both operational and customer satisfaction goals.