Culinary General Manager: Lead, Grow, and Optimize Ops

AVI Foodsystems; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with generous match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Family culture

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems seeks an energetic General Manager to lead a food service team and drive exceptional service for clients. The role emphasizes mentoring, budget oversight, staffing, inventory control, and cross-level communication with clients and executives.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on leadership style, strong cost management skills, and a proven ability to navigate a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrated success leading a team of culinary professionals.
• Hands-on, training-oriented management style with a focus on mentoring others.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of labor costs, food costs and related factors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and maintain integrity and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, lead, and develop the food service team.
• Staffing, interviewing, training, and conducting performance reviews.
• Manage the budget and ensure adherence to financial parameters.
• Maintain inventory levels for food and non-food items per client and company guidelines.
• Interact professionally with clients, executives, and hourly team members at all levels.
• Provide prompt, accurate and professional responses and guidance to clients and management.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & Training

Communication

Budgeting

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Job description

AVI Foodsystems seeks an energetic General Manager to lead a food service team and drive exceptional service for clients. The role emphasizes mentoring, budget oversight, staffing, inventory control, and cross-level communication with clients and executives.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on leadership style, strong cost management skills, and a proven ability to navigate a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, team-oriented culture.