AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Food Service Director/Chef at a local High School in Toledo. This is a Monday - Friday day-shift position with an occasional evening/weekend and summers off.
Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serve as the main communicator and day-to-day client contact, fostering positive client relationships and ensuring excellence in service and quality of products
- Plan, organize and direct the work of team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food for this multi-operation location
- Provide leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met
- Prepare and maintain budgets including purchasing and staffing expenditures
- Approve food orders and ensure a proper level of inventory to meet demand and minimize cost and waste
- Routinely monitor budget compliance and recommend changes as needed to maintain operational quality
- Take part in interviewing, selecting, managing and developing of team members
- Lead, conduct and participate in meetings/presentations; provide leadership and direction for timely decisions
- Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and encourage team members to collaborate
Requirements:
- 3 or more years of food service management experience
- A background as a chef or trained in culinary arts
- Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results
- Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to conduct high level client meetings and presentations for quarterly reviews
- Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Willingness and desire to take an involved, hands-on approach with leading the business
- Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm and positive attitude
Benefits:
AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:
- A family culture and atmosphere
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Immense training and growth opportunities
Text AVI to 51893 to join our talent network and apply.
We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE