Food Services Director - Higher Ed. directs and oversees all aspects of institutional food service and resources. Develops and maintains food service policies for all dining halls. Being a Food Services Director - Higher Ed. manages work schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels and is responsible for purchasing supplies. May also plan and coordinate special theme events. Additionally, Food Services Director - Higher Ed. typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Food Services Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Food Services Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
General Purpose: The Food Services Director is responsible for all culinary activities within the kitchens at each store location. Responsibilities include training, planning, costing, overseeing and managing all aspects of the department and the staff.
Work Schedule: 50 hours per week, weekend work required.
Why Work for Us: Langenstein’s has recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. We know that to achieve this, we have had an amazing team of people working for us. We offer competitive wages, 401(k), and medical insurance. We are closed for 5 major holidays and our stores are not open late because we understand the importance of family time.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Excellent customer service
Team Leadership, accountability, coaching, mentoring
Represent the company on social and live media
Coordinate items for ad placement
Oversee & help develop the Commissary Kitchen
Ensure that food quality, freshness, and presentation meet Corporate & food safety standards.
Ensure recipes are followed and utilized at each location without deviations.
Develop and test new recipes and dishes
Determine product selection
Maximize profitability
Marketing, visual displays in stores and at events
Develop and implement an order guide
Monitor return logs at each location and investigate the reason for the return
Collaborate with the Kitchen Managers and Store Managers to ensure sell-through and product mix is appropriate for each location
Control shrink and repurpose items in recipes for sell-through
Communicate any departmental concerns to the CEO
Maintain consistency in food quality standards
Ensure all equipment is functioning properly
Analyze and control product transfers
Know product availability, preparation, storage and nutritional aspects.
Ensure the quality, palatability and presentation
Perform Team Member duties as required to run the department