5-8 years of relevant experience in large food service or enterprise catering
Bachelor's degree preferred
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with independent management capabilities
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Quick problem-solving abilities
Proactive in seeking improvements
Responsibilities
Manage daily operations of a Fooda Dining Hall location
Ensure consistent service experience for all customers
Oversee cafeteria setup, restocking, and breakdown
Manage inventory and ordering of food products and beverages
Conduct bi-monthly inventory and maintain P/L accountability
Ensure accurate customer transactions at point of sale
Recruit, schedule, and train hourly staff
Perform weekly accounting and data entry into Fooda systems
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid maternity and parental leave
Flexible spending accounts
Company-issued laptop
Daily subsidized lunch program
Challenging and fulfilling work experience
Full Job Description
Position Overview:
The Dining Manager position is critical to the success of Fooda cafeteria. This person will be responsible for all aspects of the dining program and will be the direct liaison to the Fooda Client.
This role will be responsible for the efficient & profitable day-to-day operation of a Fooda Dining Hall Location. This job position requires the regular practice of independent judgment call based on the daily performances of all job tasks at hand.
Requirements
Who You Are:
You love building relationships and enjoy customer service
You are optimistic in the face of problems and you're capable of finding solutions quickly and effectively
You are very organized and detail oriented. Type-A personality is a plus!
You have an entrepreneurial mindset with the capability of managing work independently
Quick thinking on your feet and no problem is too big or small for you
You do not wait for direction and are always looking for ways to improve
Prior experience in large food service or enterprise catering preferred
Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in addition to five to eight years of relevant experience
What You Will Be Responsible For:
Day-to-Day operations of a single-unit location with multiple stations on a daily basis Ensure the "Service Experience" of Fooda is consistently offered to all customers
Monitor the set-up, restock and breakdown of cafeteria daily
Oversee daily arrival and set up of all restaurants - holding them to Fooda Standards of Service and Sanitation
Inventory management and ordering of grab and go food products, beverages, and snacks
Bi-monthly inventory and P/L accountability
Ensuring all customers are rung up and properly charged for goods purchased
Update and maintain POS software and database on a daily basis
Recruit, schedule, and train of hourly staff
Weekly accounting responsibilities and accurate entry into Fooda systems
Escalate issues to Director when necessary to keep them informed or help problem solve
Benefits
What We'll Hook You Up With:
Competitive market salary and stock options based on experience
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance plans
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid maternity and parental leave benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Company-issued laptop
Daily subsidized lunch program (ours!)
A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No phone calls or recruiters please.
The salary range for this role is between $110,000-$120,000 plus a bonus, and is dependent on a number of factors, including but not limited to work experience, training, location, and skills.
About Fooda
Fooda is a food delivery service that partners with local restaurants to provide meals to employees at their workplace. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Fooda operates in over 20 cities and has partnerships with over 5,000 restaurants. The company's mission is to make it easy for people to enjoy great food at work.
