Food Service Manager

Location: Northern

## Food Service Manager Apply:
Fremont, E 23rd Street, Fremont, NE:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
September 26, 2026 (11 days left to apply):
R250403

Additional Considerations (if any):**
- **** At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Food Service Manager
** Department:
** Market Grille
** FLSA:
** Salary
* * Revision Date:
** 07/2026
** About Hy-Vee
** At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.
** The Role and Why It's Important
** The Food Service Manager leads the full food service operation across the store, overseeing quality, staffing, menus, and profitability across the Market Grille, Mia Italian, Hy-Chi, and related departments. In this role, you'll partner with chefs and department managers to deliver innovative, high-quality food at a competitive price while building a team culture centered on hospitality and excellence.

If you are an experienced food service leader with a passion for great food, strong business instincts, and the ability to inspire a team, we'd love to have you on our team.
** What You'll Do
** No two days are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:
* Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one
* Oversee food quality and presentation across all food service departments including Market Grille, Mia Italian, Hy-Chi, and Kitchen departments
* Work with chefs and personnel to plan menus that are flavorful, popular, and competitively priced, and select or create successful menu items based on cost analysis
* Oversee inventory across all food service departments and work with chefs for efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies
* Estimate food and beverage costs, supervise portion control, and minimize waste through quantity management
* Perform frequent checks to ensure consistent, high-quality food preparation and service
* Set and uphold department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall profitability
* Review daily production lists, assign tasks to department employees, and scan the kitchen area for cleanliness, repairs, and safety needs
* Ensure food display cases are rotated and replenished and that adequate staff are on hand to meet customer needs
* Direct hiring, training, and scheduling of food service personnel
* Analyze weekly and monthly sales trends, compare to actuals, prepare ad projections, and write ads
* Work with management to plan marketing, advertising, and special restaurant functions
* Monitor staff and customers to ensure health, safety, and liquor regulation compliance
* Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service
* Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment and other services
* Follow all food safety guidelines and ensure department employees remain in compliance
* Assume supervisory duties of food service employees in the absence of a Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager
* Adhere to all Hy-Vee policies and individual store guidelines
* Report to work when scheduled and on time
** Your Skills
** To be successful, you'll need to be able to:
* Demonstrate excellent hospitality skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer and guest experiences
* Lead and develop a team, maintaining high…