A Global Facilities, Food Service and Uniform provider is hiring a Food Service Director to sit fully onsite in Elizabeth City, NC. The Food Service Director is a management position responsible for developing and executing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Oversees and manages dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu. On a daily basis you will:
* Establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development
* Develops operational component forecasts and can explain variances. Responsible for components accounting functions.
* Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are me
* Coordinates and supervises unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management and employee training
* Recruits, hires, develops and retains front line team.
* Conducts period inventory
* Interacts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organization
* May participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts
* Looks for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention
* Requires at least 4 years of multi unit experience.
* Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role (up to 100 direct reports).
* Requires previous experience in food service
* Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
* Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.