Food Service Manager

Southern Foodservice Management Inc

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Foodservice Management is seeking experienced Food Service Managers for their FLETC-Glynco Operation in Brunswick, GA. This facility is the largest of seven nationwide Federal Law Enforcement and Training Centers. The Food Service Manager reports directly to the Project Manager and assists in planning, organizing, and delivering high-quality service across all kitchen operations. This role involves leading staff, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring adherence to company policies and client guidelines to meet contractual obligations and maintain service excellence. The role requires flexibility with varying shifts between 4:30 AM - 2:00 PM or 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

Requirements

• 4-5 years of experience as a manager or assistant operations manager in a high-volume foodservice environment.
• Strong knowledge of food services, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate employees.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience overseeing the preparation and cooking of large quantities of food.
• Knowledge of best practices for training kitchen staff and implementing operational procedures.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel) for communication, reporting, and documentation purposes.
• Able to lift up to 20lbs.
• Standing (50%), walking (30%), sitting (20%).
• Occasional movement of objects, including heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, or balancing.
• Occasional stooping.
• Frequent reaching and handling.
• Frequent communication with team members and guests.
• Frequent use of vision for operations and quality control.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures in the kitchen environment.
• Frequent use of computer for reporting and communication.

Nice To Haves

• Serve-Safe certification preferred (certification and renewal courses provided).
• Demonstrate a positive, friendly, and respectful attitude towards guests and coworkers.
• Maintain punctuality, a professional appearance (clean shoes, black pants, shirt, and name tag), and a positive attitude.
• Show eagerness to learn, develop new skills, and take on additional responsibilities.
• Foster a healthy and efficient work environment, always prioritizing guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed shift summaries, both verbal and written, at the end of each shift for tracking daily operations and team alignment.
• Ensure all facilities and work areas remain clean and safe at all times.
• Oversee station checkout procedures, ensuring thorough cleaning and proper setup of work areas using designated checklists.
• Oversee employee clock-ins/outs and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Monitor staff attire and ensure compliance with meal policies.
• Supervise cashiers, provide support with drawer management, and assist with daily audits and safe deposits.
• Regularly monitor food production and quality to meet operational standards, conducting periodic checks with the culinary team and food service staff.
• During service, oversee the flow of operations, ensuring spills are promptly addressed, cup racks are organized, service lines remain stocked, and dish rooms operate efficiently.
• Pull and submit reports from the Point-of-Sale system to administrators.
• Oversee and assess staff performance during peak times, providing coaching and feedback as needed.
• Ensure that boxed meals and class parties are prepared and ready on time.
• Prepare and deliver sick-in-quarters (SIQ) meals as required.

Benefits

• Five-day workweek with two consecutive days off.
• Eleven paid holidays (may not fall on the exact holiday but scheduled near the holiday).
• 401K plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed