Dining Center Manager

Pepi Food Service Inc; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Pepi Companies in Montgomery, AL seeks a Dining Center Manager to lead kitchen operations, hire and train staff, and uphold safety and quality standards. You will manage food preparation, portion control, inventory, and ensure clean, well-organized service areas.

Responsibilities include delivering excellent customer service, planning menus, coordinating with vendors, monitoring HACCP compliance, and driving continuous improvement through routine site visits with clients.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in culinary arts or hospitality management.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive food-service management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and train kitchen staff to uphold Pepi culture and high standards.
• Provide superior customer service and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.
• Oversee food preparation, portion control, and inventory management to meet menu plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Menu planning

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

ServSafe Food Safety Certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

# Dining Center ManagerHot JobRheem - DC - Montgomery, AL 36109## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionThe Pepi Family/Team....For almost 40 years, the Pepi Companies is and has been a family-owned corporation dedicated to its employees and valued customers. Operating in 5 Southeast US states - Georgia, Florida, Alabama and now Mississippi and Louisiana, we are committed to providing a great place to work - part of our family - while offering custom solutions to the convenience market through great people, excellent service, and great tasting products.While our core values remain unchanged, our company is continuously expanding to meet our employees ever changing challenges for growth and flexibility. Core values of SERVE OTHERS, DO IT RGHT, and BE THE BEST are more than just a banner on the wall - it is how we live.Come join the Pepi family. Find your place and your future here.In the kitchen, this is what we do:* Lead, develop, and be accountable for all actions and people in your kitchen. Hire and train great Pepi people that embody and foster Pepi culture. Ensure the safety and well-being of all team members.* Provide superior customer service in the following areas: A clean, labeled, and organized kitchen always. First impressions matter.* Ensure consistency in food quality, adherence to menu plans and purchasing guidelines, portion controls, and exceptional customer service* Oversee all facets of resource management within the location: purchasing of food supplies to comply with the menu, preparation according to recipes, ensuring portion control, controlling inventory levels, etc.* Sustain and ensure that all operational metrics in food service are followed with sustainable success.* Menu planning and development of digital communications in our dining centers to our customers.* Develop routine visits with our customer contacts and generate action plans for continuous improvement and follow up on completed items.* Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations, including food safety, sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP), and workplace safety protocols. Maintain a “Gold Standard” Kitchen – meaning it is always clean, labeled, and organized.## QualificationsYour opportunity/benefits...* Great Working Environment with emphasis on teamwork and great communication.* Great hours - Day to Evening work schedule - occasional weekend work* Pay Range of $700-$900/week - Incentive Package to include ASAP (Attendance, safety, attitude, and performance) bonus potential* Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, Vacation, PTO, Holidays,* Great company to learn and grow with.***Job Qualifications****Education:** Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, Business Administration, etc. preferred* Food Safety Manager Certification (e.g., ServSafe) required*Experience:** Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in food service management* Competency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, and other applications. Ability to quickly learn additional internal software as needed.