Compensation Amount:

98,000.00 USD Annual

Job Summary:

Guest Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Food Service Director to lead multi unit food service operations at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. Food Service operations include at least 9 locations across campus; including grab and go, branded concept dining, coffee shop, food truck, cafeteria style dining, and more; as well as catering operations for events.

The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in a similar role as well as extensive knowledge of Food and Nutrition with emphasis on Food Allergy Awareness and Training.

Salary for this position starts at $98,000 + bonus incentives. Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience.

The Food Service Director is responsible for all aspects of unit operations and floor management, including staff, food, beverage, equipment, and property to facilitate the fulfillment of financial goals and company initiatives. In addition, the Director will have a good understanding and experience of managing student meal plan programs. The Director cultivates a team environment that provides exceptional customer service while directing the management team and ensuring all staff members perform at a consistently high level.  The Director motivates, instills accountability, and achieves results to drive success in the unit. 

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plan, develop, and direct daily operations.  Forecast and analyze sales, labor, and profit; and ensure compliance with established budget.  Schedule, supervise, and participate in the operational duties specific to the unit.Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, discipline, review, and direct the unit’s management and staff. Maintain accounting records, daily reporting requirement, and cash control.  Manage P&L statement. Respond to customer inquiries and resolve customer complaints. Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for maintenance and upkeep of unit’s equipment, food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene.  Notify District Manager of all unusual events, circumstances, or other safety or quality control issues.     Act as Company’s point of contact with client.  Represent the company in a professional and positive manner at all times. Maintain and enhance the company’s image when interacting with clients, guests, associates, and vendors.Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s or Business Degree preferred.At least 5 years of experience in related management required.Experience in creating and maintaining budgets.Valid Drivers License required.Computer proficiency with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.Food Safety Certified a plus.Extensive knowledge of Food and Nutrition with emphasis on Food Allergy Awareness and Training.Demonstrated talent for interacting with a wide variety of people.Ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities; ability to work well as a team leader; ability to problem-solve.Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit.  Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment. Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.Ability to stand for the entire work day and to climb steps regularly. Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.Reading and writing work-related documents in English.Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced environment.Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties. 

EQUIPMENT USED

Standard commercial cooking machinery and utensils (pots and pans, fryers, stove, among others), and typical office equipment (computer, fax, telephone, copier, scanner, among others).

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.