Food Service Manager - CBU

Preferred Hospitality, Inc., established in 1989, is a leading management company specializing in Provider Contract Food Service and Market Broiler Restaurants. With over three decades of experience in the highly competitive food service industry, Preferred Hospitality has built a reputation for excellence by delivering exciting dining concepts, efficient operational systems, diverse food offerings, and highly trained staff. This company’s proven track record includes managing on-site food service solutions designed to overcome a variety of challenges that organizations face in the food service sector. Preferred Hospitality’s dedication to quality and innovation places it among the foremost leaders in the hospitality management space, especially in collegiate and contract food services.

Preferred Hospitality seeks a dedicated and passionate Service Manager focused on food and hospitality to join its team. This individual will play a key role in supporting the company’s vision to develop a world-class, nationally recognized collegiate dining program. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to quality food service and the ability to foster an environment of excellence. They will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to front-of-house hourly employees, ensuring that customer service standards are met consistently. This role requires a balance of hands-on management and team motivation, with an emphasis on training, development, and operational readiness.

As a Service Manager, the successful candidate will be instrumental in enhancing guest satisfaction while maintaining internal controls that uphold company standards. They will oversee the hiring, orientation, training, mentoring, and evaluation of hourly employees, guaranteeing that all team members perform to their potential and contribute to the overall success of the restaurant environment. This position demands excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritize operational needs, and a commitment to fostering a positive, team-oriented workplace culture. The pay range for this role is $22.00 to $27.00 per hour, with the opportunity to earn bonuses. Additional benefits include immediate accrual of paid time off, health and welfare benefits, and a monthly meal allowance. This is a full-time position requiring availability to work up to 50 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays. Preferred Hospitality is an E Verify employer, committed to providing equitable hiring practices and equal employment opportunities.