Chef/Food Service Director (Charter School of Excellence)

AVI Foodsystems; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is searching for a Chef/Food Service Director to join the Charter School of Excellence team in Erie, PA. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in food service management and culinary arts, ensuring excellent quality and service while fostering a cooperative team environment. This full-time position promotes a balanced work/life schedule, primarily operating Monday through Friday with reduced hours during summer.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of food service management experience.
• Strong financial proficiency and ability to manage budgets.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main communicator and day-to-day client contact.
• Plan, organize and direct the work of team members.
• Prepare and maintain budgets including purchasing and staffing expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Budgeting

Education

Culinary Arts background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chef/Food Service Director (Charter School of Excellence)

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AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Chef/Food Service Manager at Charter School of Excellence in Erie, PA. This is a great job for culinarians to achieve a good work/life balance! This position will mostly work Monday - Friday and have reduced hours during the summer.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main communicator and day-to-day client contact, fostering positive client relationships and ensuring excellence in service and quality of products
• Plan, organize and direct the work of team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food for this multi-operation location
• Provide leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met
• Prepare and maintain budgets including purchasing and staffing expenditures
• Approve food orders and ensure a proper level of inventory to meet demand and minimize cost and waste
• Routinely monitor budget compliance and recommend changes as needed to maintain operational quality
• Take part in interviewing, selecting, managing and developing of team members
• Lead, conduct and participate in meetings/presentations; provide leadership and direction for timely decisions
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and encourage team members to collaborate
  
  

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• 3 or more years of food service management experience
• A background as a chef or trained in culinary arts
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results
• Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to conduct high level client meetings and presentations for quarterly reviews
• Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness and desire to take an involved, hands-on approach with leading the business
• Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm and positive attitude
  
  

Benefits:

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities
  
  

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type Full-Time

Location Erie, PA (Onsite)

Job Type Hospitality - Hotel, Management, Restaurant - Food Service

Experience Not Specified

Date Posted 05/28/2025

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business, Management, and Administrative

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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