Café Operations Lead: Elevate Dining & Team Excellence

Guckenheimer; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guckenheimer seeks a Food Service Manager to lead our corporate dining program, driving continuous improvement and ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction across the café operations.

You will manage a 20+ person team, uphold food safety standards, and collaborate with procurement to optimize menus and costs while maintaining strong service levels. ServSafe is preferred and professional growth is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in food service management, preferably in corporate dining.
• Strong leadership experience with teams and staff development.
• Solid knowledge of food allergens and safety standards (HACCP).
• Budget management and cost control experience.
• Proficient with office software and procurement coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 20+ person hospitality team.
• Create and manage menus aligned with client needs and culinary trends.
• Oversee budgets, payroll, and financial records with accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain to optimize operations.
• Drive training, development, and performance management.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Food safety

Decision making

Allergen knowledge

Education

Culinary or hospitality degree (preferred)

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Guckenheimer seeks a Food Service Manager to lead our corporate dining program, driving continuous improvement and ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction across the café operations.

You will manage a 20+ person team, uphold food safety standards, and collaborate with procurement to optimize menus and costs while maintaining strong service levels. ServSafe is preferred and professional growth is encouraged.