Dining Hall Manager (PennWest Clarion)

AVI Foodsystems; Clarion (Clarion County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and life保险

401k with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is hiring a Dining Hall Manager at PennWest University in Clarion, PA. This full-time leadership role focuses on guiding the food service team to deliver high-quality meals with impeccable service.

The role requires mentoring staff, managing labor and food costs, and coordinating with clients and executives to ensure strong performance and value. Excellent communication and hands-on leadership are essential in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading a culinary or food service team.
• Hands-on, training-oriented management with mentoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of labor costs, food costs and related factors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, lead and develop the food service team.
• Staffing, interviewing, training, and performance reviews.
• Manage the budget and ensure adherence to financial parameters.
• Maintain inventory levels in accordance with guidelines.
• Interact professionally with clients, executives, and team members.
• Provide guidance and information to clients and company management as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Budget management

Food cost awareness

Labor cost management

Independent work

Adaptability

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Dining Hall Manager Full time at PennWest University in Clarion PA 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

• Mentor lead and develop the food service teamConduct employment activities to include staffing interviewing training and conducting performance reviewsManage the budget and ensure adherence to financial parametersEnsure that inventory levels for both food and non food items are properly maintained in accordance with client and company guidelinesInteract professionally and effectively with all levels of individuals ranging from client contacts and company executives to hourly team membersProvide prompt accurate and professional responses guidance and information to clients and company management as needed or requested

Requirements

• 3 or more years of demonstrated success leading a team of culinary professionalsA training oriented hands on management style with the desire to mentor othersExceptional written and verbal communication skillsStrong working knowledge of labor costs food costs and other related factorsAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamCapacity to thrive and re prioritize work in a fast paced ever changing environmentPersonal characteristics that include high levels of confidence and resilience self motivation flexibility superior work ethic integrity and a positive attitude

Benefits

• A family culture and atmosphereCompetitive compensationHealth dental vision and life insurance for full time team members401k with generous company matchPaid vacations and holidaysImmense training and growth opportunities

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