Cafeteria Dining Operations Lead

Fooda; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

401k retirement plan

Paid maternity & parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Company-issued laptop

Daily subsidized lunch

Work adventure

Job summary

Fooda is seeking a Dining Manager for an on-site location in Tampa, FL. You will oversee day-to-day operations of a multi-station cafeteria, ensure service quality, sanitation, and profitability, and serve as the primary liaison to the Fooda client.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of experience in large-scale food service or enterprise catering, are organized, customer-focused, and capable of independent work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent
• 5–8 years of experience in large food service or enterprise catering preferred
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills required

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a single-unit cafeteria with multiple stations
• Ensure consistent Fooda service quality and sanitation standards
• Manage inventory, POS updates, and financials (P&L awareness)
• Recruit, schedule, and train hourly staff
• Coordinate with Fooda client and site leadership to meet program goals

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Organized / detail oriented

Entrepreneurial mindset

Self-starter

Problem solving

Food service experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Fooda is seeking a Dining Manager for an on-site location in Tampa, FL. You will oversee day-to-day operations of a multi-station cafeteria, ensure service quality, sanitation, and profitability, and serve as the primary liaison to the Fooda client.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of experience in large-scale food service or enterprise catering, are organized, customer-focused, and capable of independent work.