**Operations Support Manager** **Job Reference Number:** 25228 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Education **Brand:** Lexington-Independents **State:** New York (US-NY) **The Role at a glance:** We are looking to add an energetic, open-minded operations support manager to join our team. As an Operations Support Manager, you will have the opportunity to support multiple accounts daily operations, and catering services. **Where you'll be working:** New York, NY Cater to You specializes in providing private schools with fresh, quality, healthy meals from sustainable and local resources. For over 25 years we’ve used our unique, hands-on approach to deliver food service programs to our network of schools. While we are known for quality food service programs and exceptional customer service, we provide a wide range of daily catering services to each of our schools as well. To learn more, select the link https://vimeo.com/314098750 **What you'll be doing:** + Supporting unit level Cater to You accounts to ensure compliance with client, company, and local health department standards. + Supporting unit level managers in planning, organizing, and controlling food service programs. + Assisting management teams that are experiencing challenges in operation efficiently and effectively. + Managing shared inboxes, receiving phone calls, scheduling meetings and calls for operations team. + Maintaining records such as menu database, invoices, vendor statements, staffing sheets, and other company communications. + Assisting with a variety of clerical and administrative duties. + Setting a model for high quality standards for culinary professionalism. + Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines to promote their consistent application. + Auditing assigned units to ensure conformance with company, regulations, and codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation, and record keeping. + Providing guidance and leadership to chef managers and other team members in support of the unit operations. + In partnership with internal and external stakeholders, prioritizing projects and deliverables to the needs of the business. + Demonstrating superior time management skills which include managing multiple events and activities at the same time. + Motivating and mentoring chef managers to develop their talents and improve culture of passion and hospitality. + Interacting with client management at each location and establishing/maintaining effective performance-based client and customer relations for both catering and operations. + Ensuring catering event planning, execution, and analysis meet Cater to You standards and exceed client expectations through every stage of the event. + Providing services in support of the sales effort through analysis of current processes. + Proposing new ideas to improve department operating standards, event planning and implementation processes. + Other duties assigned by leadership and based on business needs. **Your Pay:** $65,000 - $75,000 / year **What we're looking for:** **_Must-haves:_** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. + _At least three to five years of management experience._ + _Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills._ + _Financial and business acumen._ + _Experience managing catering large volume, high end catering or event planning._ + _Excellent computer skills and proficiency at learning software._ + _Intermediate skill with and knowledge of Catertrax._ + _Energetic personality and able to adapt in different environments._ + _Food safety certification through ServSafe and local health authorities._ **_Nice-to-haves:_** + Experience in education foodservice. + _Contract management experience._ + _Experience working with multiple units and multiple clients in a high-volume setting._ **Our Benefits:** + Medical (FT Employees) + Dental + Vision + Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity + Discount Program + Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) + EAP + 401k + Sick Time + Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) + Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees) + Paid Time Off **About Cater to You:** Thirty years ago Cater to You Food Service began providing lunch programs to independent schools. Today, CTY prepares more than 13,000 fresh meals daily for students ranging from pre-schoolers to high school seniors. Our wholesome offerings are always created on-site, from scratch, using better-for-you premium products. Cater to You Food Service is looking for enthusiastic and committed team members to help us grow + continue to create better-for-you food for school children. To learn more, select the link https://vimeo.com/314098750 **About Elior North America:** Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth. At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments. **Disclaimer:** This job description can be revised by management as needed. \#LI-MM1 #indeedelior