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Project Manager

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc
Petersburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Southern Foodservice Management is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee operations at our Fort Lee location. This leadership role is responsible for managing a federal food service contract, including staff supervision, financial performance, and maintaining strong relationships with government partners.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responsible Federal Food Service Contract
  • Point of Contact for Government/SFM
  • Manage staff of hourly and salaried employees
  • Write Monthly Government Invoicing
  • Develop Profit & Loss Statements
  • Monitor All Purchasing
  • Assist with Government Proposals
  • Assist with Personnel Issues/ Employee Discipline
  • Conduct Personnel Interviews
  • Resolve Customer Issues
  • Assist with resolving Government Issues
  • Conducts Inventory of GFP
  • Conducts Random Inspections of Facilities
  • Conduct Drug Screening
  • Oversee Maintenance of the Facilities and Equipment
  • Oversee Cleaning of the Facilities
  • Conduct Weekly Management Staff Meetings
  • Conduct Management Staff Training and Testing
  • Control Costs in Labor
  • Control Costs in Production of Food
  • Control Costs for Fixed and Non-Fixed Price Expenses

Southern Foodservice Management's Culture

We have a philosophy for each and every one 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
  • The PM shall have no less than 5 years management and must be highly familiar with Army Food Management Information Systems (AFMIS).
  • The PM shall be highly qualified with general supervisory experience, and shall have at least 3 years specific management experience in managing cafeteria style or multi-entrée operations providing complete meal service (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
  • The PM shall have and maintain a current (within the last 5 years) Food Protection Manager Certificate as defined in Tri Service Food Code (TB MED 530).
  • The PM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to this contract. The PM has overall responsibility for the site's Quality Control (QC).
  • The PM shall be the primary point through which technical communications, prioritization of effort, team standardization and technical direction flow between the Government and the Contractor.
  • During any absence of the PM, the COR shall be notified immediately.
  • A qualified alternate who possesses a Food Protection Manager certification (within the last 5 years), shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to work performed.
  • The PM shall return all Government calls within one hour during operational hours and two hours during non-operational hours.


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Requirements

Physical Requirements
  • Strength: Lift up to 50lbs
  • Posture: Standing 50%, Walking 50%
  • Movement of objects: Occasional
  • Heavy lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling
  • Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
  • Stooping: Frequent
  • Reaching: Frequent
  • Handling: Frequent
  • Talking/Hearing: Frequent
  • Seeing: Frequent
  • Temperature Variation: Frequent
  • Typing: Frequent
  • Reading: Frequent

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