Dining Manager

Fooda; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Daily lunch program

Job summary

Fooda in Columbus is seeking a Dining Manager to oversee one Fooda Dining Hall location, ensuring a high-quality service experience and efficient daily operations.

You will manage multiple stations, coordinate with restaurants, handle inventory, training, and reporting, while maintaining Fooda standards of sanitation and service. This role emphasizes proactive problem solving, leadership, and independent work in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five to eight years in food service or enterprise catering preferred.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a single Fooda Dining Hall location with multiple stations.
• Ensure service experience meets Fooda standards of service and sanitation.
• Monitor setup, restocking, and breakdown of cafeteria daily.
• Manage inventory and ordering of grab-and-go items, beverages, and snacks.
• Bi-monthly inventory and P/L accountability.
• Ensure proper checkout and accurate charging for goods.
• Update and maintain POS software and database daily.
• Recruit, schedule, and train hourly staff.
• Weekly accounting entries into Fooda systems.
• Escalate issues to Director as needed to solve problems.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Highly organized

Independent work

Problem solving

Proactive

Leadership

Quick thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 2,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry people at work through our ongoing food programs located within companies and office buildings. Every day, each Fooda location is served by different restaurants that come onsite and serve fresh lunch from their chef's unique menus. Fooda operates in over 20 major US cities and plans to continue its expansion across the United States. Eight out of ten employees believe Fooda is one of their company's top perks.

Position Overview:

The Dining Manager position is critical to the success of Fooda cafeteria. This person will be responsible for all aspects of the dining program and will be the direct liaison to theFooda Client

This role will be responsible for the efficient & profitable day-to-day operation of a Fooda Dining Hall Location.This job position requires the regular practice of independent judgment call based on the daily performances of all job tasks at hand.

Who You Are:

• You love building relationships and enjoy customer service
• You are optimistic in the face of problems and you're capable of finding solutions quickly and effectively
• You are very organized and detail oriented. Type-A personality is a plus!
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset with the capability of managing work independently
• Quick thinking on your feet and no problem is too big or small for you
• You do not wait for direction and are always looking for ways to improve
• Prior experience in large food service or enterprise catering preferred
• Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in addition to five to eight years of relevant experience

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Day-to-Day operations of a single-unit location with multiple stations on a daily basis Ensure the "Service Experience" of Fooda is consistently offered to all customers
• Monitor the set-up, restock and breakdown of cafeteria daily
• Oversee daily arrival and set up of all restaurants- holding them to Fooda Standards of Service and Sanitation
• Inventory management and ordering of grab and go food products, beverages, and snacks
• Bi-monthly inventory and P/L accountability
• Ensuring all customers are rung up and properly charged for goods purchased
• Update and maintain POS software and database on a daily basis
• Recruit, schedule, and train of hourly staff
• Weekly accounting responsibilities and accurate entry into Fooda systems
• Escalate issues to Directorwhen necessary to keep them informed or help problem solve

What We'll Hook You Up With:

• Competitive market salary and stock options based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance plans
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid maternity and parental leave benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Daily subsidized lunch program (ours!)
• A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No recruiters please.