Director Of Operations

AVI Foodsystems, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) matched

Paid vacation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic and optimistic leader for the position of Director of Operations at Kenyon College. You will guide guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, and profitability while overseeing budgeting and cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong operational background and proven success in developing staff, with focus on campus dining and large-scale events. This is a full-time, on-site campus opportunity.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of management experience, inclusive of regular client interaction.
• Campus catering background and development, setup and execution of large-scale events.
• Working practice and understanding of union and labor relations.
• Strong operations background preferably including exposure to both school lunch and multi-unit functions.
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results.
• Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership in the delivery of outstanding guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, inventory management, marketing, and profitability.
• Plan, identify, communicate and delegate responsibilities throughout the area to ensure excellent operations are consistently achieved.
• Assist in preparation of budget estimates and justifications for the food and nutrition services program and maintains cost controls.
• Plan and direct the ordering, receiving and accounting of all food products, supplies and equipment for food operation.
• Oversee an energetic and proactive approach to interviewing, selecting, training, counseling, disciplining and scheduling of all team members with a goal of always staying multiple steps ahead of turnover.
• Create and lead presentations at client meetings.
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork that encourages staff to work collaboratively.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Operations

Client interaction

Communication

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

If you are hard-working, detail-oriented and a team player, we are looking for you. AVI Foodsystems has a variety of positions in business, education, healthcare and leisure settings and at our Headquarters Service and Operations Centers. AVI offers full- and part-time employment with a great family culture, friendly faces and an enjoyable work environment. We are proud of our team members and appreciate the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day.

Joining our team encompasses competitive salaries; health, life, dental and vision insurance for full-time positions; paid vacation and holidays; comprehensive training; a generous 401(k) program; growth opportunities; and a family culture and atmosphere.

DINING

Our dining centers are filled with culinary passion. Our dining team members may include cashier, chef, cook, food preparation, management and many other positions in business, education, healthcare and leisure locations.

MICRO MARKET/VENDING

The number one job of micro market and vending team members is to provide the best hospitality service to each customer they encounter. Some of the opportunities available are customer service attendant, delivery driver, management, technician, warehouse team member and many other positions.

HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONS

Headquarters Operations includes our Culinary Support Center, producing nearly 100,000 fresh food items daily; our Fleet Maintenance Center, servicing over 1,400 company vehicles; and our Equipment Technology Center, supporting thousands of kiosks and vending machines. Career opportunities range from food prep and management to mechanics, technicians, warehouse, and more.

HEADQUARTERS SERVICE CENTER

Our Headquarters Service Center serves as the main support for all AVI operations throughout the United States. Departments include accounting, administration, finance, human resources, marketing, procurement, risk management, training and development, wellness and much more.

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the position of Director of Operations at Kenyon College.

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:

• Provide guidance and leadership in the delivery of outstanding guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, inventory management, marketing, and profitability
• Plan, identify, communicate and delegate responsibilities throughout the area to ensure excellent operations are consistently achieved
• Assist in preparation of budget estimates and justifications for the food and nutrition services program and maintains cost controls
• Plan and direct the ordering, receiving and accounting of all food products, supplies and equipment for food operation
• Oversee an energetic and proactive approach to interviewing, selecting, training, counseling, disciplining and scheduling of all team members with a goal of always staying multiple steps ahead of turnover
• Create and lead presentations at client meetings
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork that encourages staff to work collaboratively

Requirements:

• Three or more years of management experience, inclusive of regular client interaction
• Campus catering background of development, setup and execution of large-scale events
• Working practice and understanding of union and labor relations
• Strong operations background preferably including exposure to both school lunch and multi- unit functions
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results
• Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Personal characteristics that include self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm and positive attitude

Benefits:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE