Food Service Manager Job Sparks area,Nevada USA,Hospitality / Hotel / Catering

This position is responsible for ensuring all food and catering-related functions, initiatives, and priorities support the customer’s overall business strategy. This position is responsible for the effective and efficient functioning of a café within the guidelines established by the client organization, as well as the corporation.

Success Criteria

Be able to anticipate client needs, deliver on those needs and exceed expectations
Identify opportunities and solve for deficiencies before they become long term issues
Ability to adapt and pivot at a moment’s notice in a fast paced and demanding environment
Being knowledgeable on current trends within the hospitality and food industry

Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence

Develop, manage agendas, and lead weekly team meetings using provided online tools
Ability to effectively communicate, motivate and interact with all levels within the organization to help build and speak to the culture of Guckenheimer/ISS
Support and help manage client and customer relationships

Ideal Candidate Experience

Minimum 3 years Food Service Management experience; corporate dining is ideal
Experience managing a team of management and staff of 20+ employees
Proven track record of leadership: building, managing, and leading a hospitality team
Positive attitude and dependable under pressure - an excellent role model, motivator and leader
Passion for hospitality, innovation and creative experiences
Successful coaching and teaching skills with peers, individuals, and teams
Creating a culture of food and workplace safety
Proven ability to maximize budget, enhance user experience and creativity across all channels in alignment with business strategy
Demonstrate good judgement and decision-making skills
Working knowledge of Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Client interaction experience in an informal setting and in formal meetings
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment
Manager Serv Safe Certified or ability to be certified immediately after hire
Graduate of an accredited Culinary Institution or Hospitality program preferred
Managing within a union environment is preferred
Extensive Food and Allergens experience a must

Key Accountabilities

This position may require travel to nearby sites/ locations. If travel is necessary, a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be required, depending on the specific duties and location of the role.
To satisfy the needs of the client and customer by providing high quality, cost effective food service that delivers on all core program expectations
To develop, in conjunction with Guckenheimer food standard programs, attractive menus meeting the needs of the customers at that location
To interview and hire unit staff employees in accordance with corporate, client, Federal, State and local regulations
To participate and support corporate employee training and development programs as instructed by the Area Manager and/or General Manager
To maintain accurate and timely accounting and financial records including forecasting, declining budgets, and payroll
To maintain sanitary and safe operation in accordance with Federal, State and local health regulations; this includes following NSF and HACCP guidelines to prevent food borne illnesses, allergen contamination, and core program expectations
To execute effective communication channels with customers and client management which provides a system of feedback on the overall success of the operation; this feedback should lead to the implementation of operational improvements that better meet the needs of both clients and customers
Achieve the highest standards in food, utilizing recipes and programs
To support the entire process in the planning of procurement, inventory control, and supply chain activities, ensuring effectively functioning processes
Train staff on appropriate ways to build and maintain client and customer relationships that ensure the highest quality of service
To supervise, direct and schedule the activities of unit food service personnel following the tradition and values of the Guckenheimer…