Description:
The Corporate Food Services Manager will manage a large food service program, including budget, operations for café, 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:
o Bachelor's degree in business administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
o Minimum of 5 years of experience in food service management, including budget oversight and operations.
o Experience in managing large-scale food service programs and event planning.
o Strong leadership and team management skills.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
o Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
o Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
o Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
o Familiarity with food service management software and tools.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Preferred Requirements:
o Master's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
o Over 7 years of experience in food service management, with a focus on multi-location oversight.
o Experience in working with corporate food service programs and large-scale event planning.
o Advanced knowledge of food service industry best practices and trends.
o Experience in developing and monitoring key performance metrics.
o Proven track record of achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies.
o Strong background in sustainability initiatives and environmentally friendly practices.
o Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM) or similar certification.
o Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
o Experience with advanced food service management systems and technologies.
o Familiarity with data analytics tools for tracking and reporting.