Assistant Manager

Srimathi Sundravalli Memorial School; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Srimathi Sundravalli Memorial School invites applications for a Dining Assistant Manager to supervise daily meal services in the school dining hall, ensure top food safety standards, and deliver excellent service to students, staff, and visitors.

The role emphasizes coordinating breakfast, lunch, and events, guiding dining hall staff, and maintaining sanitation across operations. A strong, student-friendly approach is essential to handle high-volume rush hours effectively.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Catering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in food service management or school/institutional catering.
• Strong team supervision, communication, and HACCP/food safety knowledge.
• Patient, student-friendly attitude for high-volume periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily meal setup, serving lines, and clearing processes across meals and events.
• Assist in scheduling, training, and guiding dining hall staff and kitchen helpers to maintain efficiency.
• Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene standards, kitchen sanitation, and safety protocols.
• Monitor food stock levels, tableware inventory, and coordinate regular supply replenishment.
• Maintain a friendly, supportive environment for students and staff, addressing dietary queries or complaints.

Skills

Team supervision

HACCP/food safety

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or degree in Hotel Management

Job description

Role Overview

The Dining Assistant Manager supports daily operations within the schools dining hall and food service department. This role ensures smooth meal service execution, high standards of food safety and hygiene, and excellent customer service for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Oversee daily meal setups, serving lines, and clearing processes across breakfast, lunch, and special school events.
• Staff Supervision: Assist in scheduling, training, and guiding dining hall staff and kitchen helpers to maintain efficiency and discipline.
• Quality & Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene standards, kitchen sanitation, and safety protocols.
• Inventory & Supplies: Help monitor food stock levels, keep track of tableware/utensils inventory, and coordinate regular supply replenishment.
• Student & Staff Service: Maintain a friendly, supportive environment for students while promptly addressing special dietary queries or complaints.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Catering, or related fields.
• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in food service management, school/institutional catering, or hospitality.
• Key Skills: Team supervision, knowledge of HACCP/food safety standards, strong communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Attributes: Patient, student-friendly attitude with the capacity to handle high-volume rush hours effectively.

Suggested Key Skills to Add

• Food Safety & Hygiene
• Catering Operations
• Dining Hall Management
• Staff Supervision
• Inventory Control
• Hospitality & Customer Service