Employee Cafeteria Manager

BENCHMARK; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Free lunch

Employee hotel discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Benchmark is hiring an Associate Cafeteria Manager to oversee daily operations in their three associate cafeterias at Deloitte University. Responsibilities include managing food quality, staff recruitment, training, and menu creation.

Ideal candidates should have culinary experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to ensure food safety. The role includes benefits like health insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and hotel discounts.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervising or peer-trainer experience.
• Three years of culinary experience.
• Food Safety Certification required within 14 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, train, coach, and discipline staff.
• Create schedules and approve employee time and shift changes.
• Ensure culinary team is ready for each meal period.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

OneNote

Job description

About the Role

The Associate Cafeteria Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day production of the three associate cafeterias at Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte University. This includes overseeing food quality, production, ordering, menu development, service areas and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, train, coach, discipline and conduct performance appraisals for direct reports.
• Create schedules and approve employee time, time off and shift changes.
• Assign, train, support and direct staff to carry out basic operation of their roles.
• Coach, develop and provide feedback to staff for continued growth.
• Ensure culinary team is ready for each meal period and stations are set on time.
• Conduct spot‑checks to ensure recipes are followed and consistency is maintained.
• Oversee incoming food products to ensure proper quality and food safety.
• Monitor production and quality levels of all food products in the cafeteria.
• Inspect refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.
• Research, create and execute new menu items on a seasonal basis.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervising or peer‑trainer experience.
• Three years of culinary experience.
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams and OneNote is desirable.
• Food Safety Certification required within 14 days of starting; must be re‑certified as needed.
• Manager Food Safety Certification preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off.
• On‑site wellness programs, local discounts and employee rates on hotel stays.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• 10 days of holiday pay.
• Up to 14 vacation and sick days per year.
• Free lunch in the associate cafeteria.
• Medical insurance eligibility within 30 days.
• Employer matching 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking on‑site.
• Free uniforms, with cleaning provided.
• Benchmark Hospitality hotel discounts.

Compensation

Salary based on experience.

Location

Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center – Benchmark Hospitality. 1,400 single‑occupancy rooms, nine restaurants and lounges, 200,000 square feet of meeting space, and a fitness center. Located in Westlake, Texas, near Keller, Southlake, and Roanoke.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal‑opportunity employer.