Food Service Assistant Manager

Good Food Holdings Companies • Encinitas, CA

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About The Position

This is a management position. The Assistant Food Service Manager must have the necessary confidence, commitment, and motivation to move their staff & themselves towards success. Key personality traits and skills to accomplish this are: strong communication skills, good listening skills, strong leadership skills; must be self-motivated, observant, perceptive, decisive, flexible, patient, supportive, and must possess a strong sense of urgency in all duties performed. Due to Bristol Farms’ goals and structure, the Assistant Food Service Manager should also be open to growth and expansion.

Requirements

• Must have experience and background as a Food Service Shift Supervisor in other food service industries, which includes but not limited to restaurants, hotels, country clubs, or gourmet markets.
• One year certificate from college or technical school and/or minimum one year work related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, and interpret documents in English, such as procedure manuals, safety rules, recipes, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to speak, read, & understand Spanish is a plus.
• This is a customer service driven position. The candidate must have the ability to speak, read and understand English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to resolve conflicts in such a manner to create a win-win situation.
• Ability to analyze a variety of situations, think through to a solution and implement the solution.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of times; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel object, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop.
• kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak, read, & understand Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example; models correct behavior and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Assists in controlling all issues pertaining to profit of Food Service’ including food cost, labor, and supplies.
• Supervises and exhibits working knowledge of all areas pertaining to Food Service including, operating the cash register, wait service, bussing tables, cooking online, sandwich cook, prep cook, expediter, and dishwashing. Is responsible working above areas as needed to run the Food Service daily.
• Must be familiar with menu and is able to answer customer questions concerning menu ingredients and how each item is prepared. Also ensures staff is able to answer all question concerning the menu.
• Takes food orders, delivers food, makes, and delivers drinks, coffee, espresso, checks groceries, cross trains on deli counter and cover all service positions when needed.
• Follows & enforces liquor laws implicitly, in every regard including, but not limited to the verification and authenticity of valid, acceptable identification. Is responsible for ensuring that all alcohol served is to persons aged 21 and over.
• Audits cash drawers on a regular basis and reports results to Store Director.
• When assisting with schedule writing considers busy times and places talent accordingly.
• Works closely with Chefs, Cooks, Servers, and Food Service cashier to establish teamwork between the kitchen staff and Servers/Cashiers to ensure customers are being served in a timely manner.
• Assists Food Service Manager when placing orders with Vendors/Central Kitchen to ensure that all food ordered is utilized (no shrink).
• Assist Food Service Manager in ordering for Food Service’, perishable and non-perishables including Central Kitchen, checks invoices to make sure we are receiving correct items and being charge properly.
• Assists Food Service Manager with monthly inventory.
• Handles customer complaints, examines returned merchandise, and resolves problems to restore and promote good public relations.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area at all times.
• Knows all cleaning chemicals authorized in the Food Service area and understands proper usage.
• Trains staff how to properly handle all cleaning chemicals in Food Service.
• Follows and trains all Food Service employees on safe food handling procedures as mandated by health authorities.
• Follows the FIFOrotation system (First-in, First-out). Covers, labels, and dates all leftover foods. Utilizes leftover foods before opening new product.
• Inspects food and food preparation; including measuring temperatures throughout the preparation process, to maintain quality and sanitation in accordance with the FDA and local health departmental codes and Bristol Farms stringent standards.
• Follows safety work standards and reports any safety hazards to Store Director.
• Reports on and investigates all accidents which occur in the Food Service Department.
• Assures that all reports and investigations comply with the Cal-Osha SB198 rules and regulations.
• Assists with safety training in Food Service’ and reports unsafe conditions to Store Director.
• Reports all broken or hazardous equipment to Store Director.
• Sets up side work programs for all areas in the Food Service’, opening and closing list.
• Ensures all opening and closing procedures have been done.
• Supports, implements, and follows through on new programs Executive Chef develops.
• Ensures all work areas are stocked and ready for business, staff should not leave work area during busy periods of the day/night.
• Availability requirements include; but are not limited to days, evenings, weekends, holidays & occasional overnight.
• Follows & enforces polices, and procedures set forth in the employee handbook at all times.
• At all times, meets and exceeds Bristol Farms standards in extraordinary food, customer service, quality, and cleanliness.

Benefits

• Amazing earning potential, paid weekly!
• A values-based culture that will engage and empower your growth and development
• A strong training program that will build your guest service skills
• Opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Benefits available – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Numerous scholarship opportunities are available to full & part-time team members
• 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
• $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees