Kitchen Operations Manager (Bosco)

Fathers•Selma, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Operations Manager (Bosco) serves as the primary on-site leader for the Bosco Nutrition Center, overseeing daily operations, staff management, and financial responsibilities. This role involves managing procurement, inventory, catering services, and ensuring facility safety and compliance. The position also requires coordination with nutrition services and flexibility in scheduling to meet program needs. The Edmundite Missions, founded in 1937, is dedicated to addressing systemic poverty in Selma and the Black Belt region of Alabama by providing essential services and promoting empowerment through education and employment opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of kitchen leadership experience, including supervision of staff.
Hold a high school diploma or GED with culinary or hospitality management training.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrate ability to manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls.
Bring experience enforcing food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrate proven experience hiring, training, and evaluating employees.
Hold ServSafe certification upon hire or obtain it within six (6) months.
Meet required response time and maintain availability for evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary on‑site leader for the Bosco Nutrition Center, with direct authority over daily operations.
Manage operational and enterprise staff, including scheduling, supervision, and daily work assignments to ensure proper staffing levels for all shifts.
Oversee training, coaching, and development of staff, and establish and enforce operational procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
Recommend hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination decisions with significant influence on final outcomes.
Make real‑time decisions related to staffing, scheduling, vendors, facilities, and service delivery.
Manage procurement of food, supplies, and materials using best practices and vendor platform requirements.
Maintain inventory controls, oversee receiving, and resolve vendor discrepancies.
Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance.
Manage accurate data for all Bosco operations, including tracking catering and operational expenses and ensuring correct financial record inputs.
Support finance with the preparation of invoices and timely billing and payment.
Produce monthly and quarterly operational and catering reports.
Lead department budget management and annual budget preparation.
Manage all catering operations, including inquiries, proposals, pricing, contracting, execution, and follow‑up.
Ensure consistent market presence for catering services in Selma and surrounding areas.
Develop and execute marketing materials and outreach strategies aligned with Mission values.
Ensure adherence to company policies and maintain a safe, secure, and compliant facility in accordance with applicable state and local regulations.
Maintain required documentation for inspections, audits, and internal reviews.
Serve as the primary point of contact for facility maintenance and repairs.
Identify and address operational risks or inefficiencies.
Coordinate with the Senior Nutrition Manager as needed to ensure alignment with Edmundite Missions’ nutrition and educational initiatives.
Coordinate Meals of Hope operations at the Bosco Nutrition Center in collaboration with Catholic Social Ministries, ensuring effective communication, scheduling, and operational alignment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with non‑exempt tasks such as cooking, prep, or cleaning only when necessary to maintain operations; these tasks are not the primary function of the role and do not replace managerial duties.
Maintain flexibility in scheduling, including availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays based on program needs.
Respond on‑site to operational issues or emergencies within 45 minutes.
Work hours may vary according to organizational programming, special events, or urgent operational demands.