Food Service Manager - CBU

Preferred Hospitality, Inc. is a well-established management company founded in 1989, specializing in Provider Contract Food Service and Market Broiler Restaurants. With more than three decades of experience, Preferred Hospitality has gained a reputation for delivering outstanding food service concepts, innovative systems, diverse food offerings, and well-trained, efficient staff. The company is committed to addressing all challenges that arise in organizations with on-site food service capabilities, ensuring high standards and customer satisfaction. Preferred Hospitality prides itself on a legacy of leadership and continuous improvement in the competitive food service industry, making it a prominent player known for quality and excellence.

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Service Manager who is passionate about food and hospitality. This position is ideal for someone eager to contribute to our vision of creating a world-class, nationally recognized collegiate dining program. This role will focus on executing our vision of excellence by leading, building, and motivating a team dedicated to delivering superior customer service in a food service environment. The Service Manager will be responsible for providing direction to hourly employees, overseeing training and development, and managing front-of-house operations to guarantee an exceptional dining experience for all guests.

The Service Manager plays a critical role in the daily operations of the restaurant, emphasizing customer service and employee performance. This includes ensuring employee readiness and ability to meet company standards through comprehensive supervision and management. The role requires a hands-on approach to leadership, including assisting with food delivery and preparation, enforcing uniform and hygiene standards, promoting clear and positive communication among team members, and handling any operational issues promptly and effectively. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $22.00 to $27.00 per hour, including bonus opportunities, health and welfare benefits, a monthly meal allowance, and immediate accrual of paid time off (PTO). Working hours may require up to 50 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a minimum of four years of food service or restaurant experience and at least two years of supervisory experience in a related setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and team-building skills, a pleasant disposition, and excellent people skills. Additionally, basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with Internet, Excel, Word, and Google Suite, is necessary. The ability to communicate effectively in English is required, with conversational Spanish considered an advantage. Candidates must also be able to obtain Serve Safe certification by passing the required test. Join Preferred Hospitality, Inc. and become part of a company committed to growth, quality, and exceptional food service.