K-12 Food Service Assistant General Manager

Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. With a schedule that follows the school calendar and offers flexible hours, a position in the school cafeteria may be the right fit for you. Competitive wages, nights, weekends and summers off and a great work environment are just a few reasons why our associates join the team. We are looking for individuals who love great food, working with children and being a part of team.

SFE is looking for strong candidates to join our team! We are seeking an Assistant General Manager to help oversee foodservice operations at Liberty Hill Independent School District in Liberty Hill, TX.

Summary of Position:

Oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, cost management, employee retention, customer service, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation and district client satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Degree with an academic major in areas including food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years in the Food Service industry.
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on K12 preferred, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Previous P&L accountability; cost management and growth aspects
• Strong leadership, staff management, coaching and supervisory skills
• Strong communication; written and verbal skills and presentation abilities
• Ability to engage and communicate on multiple levels including management, client, customer and associate levels
• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
• Proficient computer skills such as Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), POS systems and internet
• ServSafe® certification
• Must pass a background check and MVR
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance

Responsibilities:

• Manages hourly associates in the Food Service Department
• Assists the General Manager in overseeing the overall management, direct client interface, direction and quality of the account
• Creates program innovation efforts to ensure academic success through feeding more students
• Establishes and maintains excellent relationships with District Administrative staff and Board of Trustees.
• Involvement with the hiring, training and development of staff. Plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems
• Assists with district annual budget and manages labor, food costs and other elements to deliver to targets
• On time completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, production records, payroll/timekeeping, etc.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
• Achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment
• Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with company and the districts policies and procedures
• Fill in where needed to ensure customer service standards and efficient operations
• Develop, plan and carry out company marketing and promotional activities
• Other duties, as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English and/or dominate language at the school
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
• Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop frequently lift up to 50 pounds

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled) and participate with the federal E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,000 - $52,000