About this opportunity
AVI Foodsystems lists this Food Service Director (Education Division) opportunity in simpsonville, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Food Service Director (Education Division)
AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Food Service Director for one of our Education Accounts in Clinton, South Carolina. Come experience the benefits of working in the culinary field within the education arena!
Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Serve as the main communicator and day-to-day client contact, fostering positive client relationships and ensuring excellence in service and quality of products
Plan, organize and direct the work of team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food for this multi-operation location
Provide leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met
Prepare and maintain budgets including purchasing and staffing expenditures
Approve food orders and ensure a proper level of inventory to meet demand and minimize cost and waste
Routinely monitor budget compliance and recommend changes as needed to maintain operational quality
Take part in interviewing, selecting, managing and developing of team members
Lead, conduct and participate in meetings/presentations; provide leadership and direction for timely decisions
Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and encourage team members to collaborate
Requirements:
3 or more years of food service management experience
A background as a chef or trained in culinary arts
Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results
Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management team
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to conduct high level client meetings and presentations for quarterly reviews
Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Willingness and desire to take an involved, hands-on approach with leading the business
Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm and positive attitude
AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:
A family culture and atmosphere
Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
401(k) with generous company match
Paid vacations and holidays
Immense training and growth opportunities
We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE
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Worksite address
simpsonville, SC, 29680, US
Who can apply
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