Food Service Manager in Training

Personal Touch Food Service•Buffalo, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Personal Touch Food Service, Inc. is seeking a passionate and driven individual with culinary training to join their team as a Manager in Training. This role offers the opportunity to develop management skills in a supportive environment with a clear path to managing one's own account. The program is a structured, 90-180 day rotational program designed to accelerate growth from culinary professional to confident manager. This is a full-time position operating during the school year, providing a consistent schedule aligned with educational food service accounts.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in a food service or restaurant setting
A natural leader who's eager to learn and grow
Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Responsibilities

Lead and assist in daily meal production, following established menus and quality standards
Rotate through all kitchen and service stations to master every aspect of operations
Ensure food safety, HACCP compliance, and ServSafe standards are upheld at all times
Shadow managers in scheduling, coaching, and directing kitchen and front-of-house staff
Run pre-shift meetings and help onboard new team members
Build a positive, collaborative team culture every day
Collaborate on seasonal menus and new recipe development
Bring fresh ideas that reflect current food trends and meet client needs
Support themed events and special dining experiences
Learn food and labor cost management to hit budgetary goals
Assist with ordering, inventory, and vendor coordination
Build strong relationships with on-site client contacts and respond to their feedback