Job Description
Job Description
The Corporate Food Services Manager will manage a large food service program, including budget, operations for caf, markets, catering, vending, etc., and Event Planning. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Track gate rings, participation rates, sales, and customer counts with direct oversight of food service provider.
Support Executive and Senior Management service requirements.
Oversee event spaces and event planners.
Provide direction, consultation, and problem resolution to (45) US & Canada plants and office locations for food service concerns.
Create and develop long term strategies to ensure food service models meet the needs of all stakeholders.
In partnership with Purchasing and the location, direct sourcing programs for total sales to meet local needs and corporate goals.
Develop and monitor key performance metrics to ensure compliance with cost and service goals.
Communicate status to stakeholders via financial reporting and custom presentations.
Recommend ways to reduce or eliminate subsidies where applicable.
Develop strategies and implement plans to achieve cost savings/cost avoidance.
Recommend ways to reduce or eliminate subsidies where applicable.
Develop strategies and implement plans to achieve cost savings/cost avoidance.
Initiate programs to right-size food service operations at locations that are unprofitable or have unrealistic expectations.
Implement and maintain innovative technology superior processes to improve operational efficiencies.
Analyze and define system enhancements to track US & Canada food service locations.
Champion environmentally friendly Be Green initiatives to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Benchmark best practices with other companies, food service providers and industry associations.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in business administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in food service management, including budget oversight and operations.
- Experience in managing large-scale food service programs and event planning.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
- Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Familiarity with food service management software and tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Preferred Requirements:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
- Over 7 years of experience in food service management, with a focus on multi-location oversight.
- Experience in working with corporate food service programs and large-scale event planning.
- Advanced knowledge of food service industry best practices and trends.
- Experience in developing and monitoring key performance metrics.
- Proven track record of achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Strong background in sustainability initiatives and environmentally friendly practices.
- Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM) or similar certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience with advanced food service management systems and technologies.
- Familiarity with data analytics tools for tracking and reporting.