Foodservice Director

Job Summary

Provides daily operational support for kitchen/ front of house activities, develops kitchen/front of house staff, and oversees all operational management functions to include purchasing, inventory/cost control, payroll, etc. Ensures compliance with menu standards, Local Food Code and the Performance Work Statement (PWS), ServSafe, and Southern Foodservice Management Standards, Policies & Procedures and HACCP Plan (SureSafe). This position is that of a hands-on role reporting directly to the Regional or District Manager. This operation is open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner over. All the above listed job duties are to be executed in a teamwork type of approach and atmosphere.

• The shift is 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
•  Work schedule is rotating/variable shifts across a 7-day workweek

Key Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to kitchen team members regarding food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Provides guidance to front-of-house team members regarding menu items and service standards.
• Oversee and organize kitchen ordering, storage, and issuance.
• Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance.
• Trains all new team members on kitchen and front of house standards.
• Manage food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns.
• Be involved with product inventory.
• Supervises all food preparation and  presentation to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Works with Cooks to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities.
• Works with team members on the sanitation program, to include keeping temp and sanitation logs.

Southern Foodservice Management’s Culture

We have a philosophy for everyone on our service team to give something extra. A Southern Foodservice Management employee:

• Exhibits a positive, friendly and respectful attitude towards guests and other team members.
• Arrives to work on time and in correct uniform, clean shoes, clean and pressed black pants and shirt, apron, name tag, and a SMILE.
• Understands job duties and responsibilities, as well as having an eagerness to learn more and develop new skills.
• Promotes a fun and efficient work environment, focusing on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of food service management and culinary background in the private sector, university setting, military or government installation, preferred. 
• Management and culinary training, previous restaurant/contract dining experience, extensive food and beverage knowledge, restaurant industry knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food service regulations.
• Strong Leadership and Management skills.
• Positive attitude and approach.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated, creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• ServSafe Certification

Physical Requirements 

• Strength: Lift up to 20lbs
• Posture: Standing 80%, walking 20%
• Movement of objects: Frequent
• Heavy lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
• Stooping: Occasional
• Reaching: Frequent
• Handling: Frequent
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature Variation: Frequent