Resident District Manager

Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. With a schedule that follows the school calendar and offers flexible hours, a position in the school cafeteria may be the right fit for you. Competitive wages, nights, weekends and summers off and a great work environment are just a few reasons why our associates join the team. We are looking for individuals who love great food, working with children and being a part of team. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Summary of Position:Main interface to the client regarding food program vision, strategy, contractual interpretations, financials and customer satisfaction. Manages multiple accounts and multi-site operations with large dispirit food service staff. Oversees and coordinates the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, cost management, employee retention, customer service, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation and district client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has excellent financial analysis and budget development and management skills. Also has a strong understanding of outsourced services and the ability to corelate contract terms to financial impact and budget management.Qualifications:Bachelor?s Degree with an academic major in areas including food and nutrition, food service management, hotel restaurant management, nutrition education, culinary arts, business, or a related field.Minimum of 10 years in the Food Service industry. With 3-5 years? experience as a Food Service Director, preferably in the K-12 market.Previous profit and loss (P&L) accountability of at least $9-12 million in total managed volume; food and labor cost management and revenue growth.Past experience in managing multi-location and dispirit salaried staff, with cross functional food service rolesExcellent at client account management and relationship building, conflict resolution and negotiationSkilled in outsourced services contract management and versed at related strategic client conversationsStrong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on K12, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentationStrong leadership, staff management, coaching and supervisory skillsStrong communication; written and verbal skills and presentation abilitiesAbility to engage and communicate on multiple levels including senior management, client, customer and associate levelsExcellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skillsProficient computer skills such as Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), POS systems and internetCurrent ServSafe® certification or ability to secureMust pass a background checkMust maintain a valid driver?s license and current auto insuranceResponsibilities:Manages multiple salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service DepartmentOversees the overall management, direct client interface, direction and quality of the accountThe ability and dedication to train their salaried team to ultimately take on newly awarded contracts or other current businessLeads program innovation efforts to ensure academic success through feeding more studentsEstablishes and maintains excellent relationships with District Administrative staff and Board of Trustees.Hiring, training and development of staff. Plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problemsPrepares district annual budget and manages labor, food costs and other elements to deliver to targetsOn time completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, production records, payroll/timekeeping, etc.Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items…