Job Type

Full-time
Description
Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination.
At lloyd, we offer real career opportunities in hospitality beyond your wildest dreams. Founded in 2010, lloyd has been providing the good people of Buffalo a fun and fresh food experience like no other for over 10 years- and we extend this commitment of excellence to our hard-working staff as well. A still young and burgeoning restaurant brand, at lloyd, you aren't a number, you're a valued member of our team. That means you get to grow WITH us as we expand operations, and along with this expand opportunities for professional advancement for our valued team members through new locations, roles, and ideas. We want to help you realize your hospitality career dreams!
What we offer that sets us apart:

• Free lloyd every day (when you're working!)
• Company funded Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 401K, including Company contributions
• Employee discounts
• Company-provided lloyd swag
• Employee Assistance Program
• A fun and employee-oriented Company culture, including bi-annual staff appreciation events and parties, with prize-giveaways, employee recognition awards, and more!
• REAL Career Growth Opportunities!

There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination. Living there you'll be free if you truly wish to be.
Requirements
The role: Operations Manager - Food Trucks Department
As a Truck Operations Manager you must be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a passion for fostering a great sense of teamwork and developing future leaders. You must also maintain a high standard for employee and guest experience; with a focus on training and developing future leaders. On top of that you must have a passion for delicious food, working with people to create it, and an understanding of how food creates a unique service experience at lloyd. The Truck Operations Manager should be willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. This person must have vast experience in multiple hospitality endeavors, who can use their imagination, customer feedback, and industry trends to create and deliver food and experiences that create return customers

• Working closely with their Truck team, as well as internal department leaders, to ensure execution of truck services that align with all lloyd standards and expectations.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance truck operations including new business opportunities, team development and deployment, and truck stop scheduling.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of truck crew, and employees engaged in food preparation.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of catering products.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff. Prepare and cook foods of all types when necessary.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Advocate and promote sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of all areas of operation (ServSafe Certified).
• Develop, formulate and implement universal documents and reports throughout all areas of operations for each location.
• Coordinate facility equipment repairs as needed. Take the proper course of action on equipment building repairs as needed.
• Oversee the ordering of food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation, checking the quantity and quality of received products.
• Coordinate production with a goal of serving the freshest food possible and minimizing waste.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Resolve any guest complaints concerning food and beverage quality as well as service.
• Supervise or coordinate activities of assistant managers and staff to develop future leaders.
• Maintain Vendor relationships.
• Monthly inventory and inspection of results. Update order guides monthly.
• Scheduling and executing quarterly deep cleans.
• Other duties as assigned, including assuming responsibilities of direct reports when necessary.
• This is a senior-level position reporting directly to Ownership.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on a growing operation where the sky's the limit. If this opportunity excites you- we want to talk!
Qualified candidates must have previous experience in a leadership role managing an operation (team, department, store, etc.). Experience in the foodservice/hospitality industry preferred but NOT required. Must have some flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Salary Description

$58,500-$62,000