Food Service Director - Miles College (Perkins Management)

Company: Perkins Management Services Company
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Perkins Management is excited to welcome our newest client, Miles College,to its portfolio of amazing HBCUs. We are one of the fastest growing food service companies, and we are looking for high energy, friendly, Cashierto join our team.RESPONSIBILITIES:The Food Service Director is responsible formanaging the food service program across the entire campus. In conjunction with direct reports, (s)he shall assist with developing strategic operations plans aligned with the client's mission, vision, and objectives to include sustainable practices while balancing the fiscal constraints of the operation.

• Develop and be accountable for a safety culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt.
• Establish and maintain food production systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving of food related products.
• Responsible for menu planning and development.
• Ensure that requirements for appropriate sanitation and food safety levels in respective areas are met.
• Develop operational component forecasts; monitor expenses and reports all variances.
• Responsible for component's budgeting and accounting functions.
• Conduct period inventory.
• Coordinate and supervise unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, and labor management.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain front line team.
• Provide Student, Client, Employee, and Community Advocacy.
• Drive customer service and employee engagement through effective use of customer and employee engagement surveys.
• Maintain records to comply with PMS, government, and accrediting agency standards.
• Interact with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels within the client organization.
• Develop annual marketing plan for account.
• Look for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention.
• Identify vertical sales growth opportunities and communicates with appropriate subject matter expertsRequired QualificationsIdeal candidates will possess a minimum of 5 years multi unit experience in dining,retail and or catering operations.
  • Previous experience in college/university or business dining is highly preferred.
  • A minimum of 2 years primary financial accountability with a direct reporting relationship to clients and senior executives is required.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing tools to increase top and bottom line as well as strong communication skills*Knowledge of safe food handling practices and the ability to pass food safety exams and/or trainings;
    *Must have a team player attitude, dependable, reliable and respectable; exemplify leadership qualities and professionalism with excellent customer service skills.
    *Physical Demands: Specific physical characteristics and abilities are required to perform the work, such as agility, dexterity and long periods of walking, standing, bending, carrying or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 20pounds or more.We arean EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, military status, marital status, veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.COVID PROTOCOLIn an effort to keep employees safe from Covid-19, Perkins Managementstrong suggests that all employees are fully vaccinated and boosted. The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more .

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