Commissary Shift Manager

HMSHost; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HMSHost is seeking a Commissary Manager I in San Jose, California to manage commissary activities with a focus on quality and cost control. This position oversees purchasing, food production, and ensures all food safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Food and Beverage management, a Bachelor's degree is preferred, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include leading a team, training associates, and liaising with vendors to ensure compliance with company specifications.

Qualifications

• 2 years of formal post-high-school education.
• 1 year of experience in low volume Food and Beverage operations.
• High level of computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissary activities and ensure food quality.
• Control food and labor costs to maximize profitability.
• Oversee daily delivery of food items and assign tasks.

Skills

Computer literacy including Excel, Outlook and Word

Food safety knowledge

Ability to interact with diverse groups

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Summary

The Commissary Manager I is responsible for managing the commissary activities of a location with low sales volume and routine operations. This includes purchasing, food production and storage, ensuring food quality, controlling food and labor costs, ensuring product is delivered to units, leading the commissary team, educating associates on equipment and food safety, and performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by Management. This is an exempt position and typically reports to the General Manager.

Essential Functions

• Assumes responsibility for all branch purchasing, food production and storage; updates pricing and order guides; and establishes par inventory levels for all products
• Controls food and labor costs to maximize profitability
• Ensures food quality, recipe, and portion control standards meet Food Safety Standards and specifications
• Oversees daily delivery of food items and various goods/products to the units and assigns tasks to commissary personnel
• Ensures all associates receive proper training on food and equipment safety
• Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels
• Works directly with vendors to ensure purchases are in accordance with company specifications and serves as a liaison for service contractors

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

• Requires 2 years of formal post‑high‑school education; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Requires at least 1 year experience in low volume and/or multi‑unit Food and Beverage or Merchandise operations or other related management experience
• Requires a high level of computer literacy, including expertise in Excel, Outlook and Word
• Demonstrates knowledge of product, service, quality, equipment and operations standards required
• Requires the ability to interact with all levels of associates including the executive team, union representatives, branded partners and a very diverse group of hourly associates
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals
• Requires basic keyboarding or other repetitive motions
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs
• May require operation of heavy equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti‑discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).