Food Service Director (Education Division)

AVI Foodsystems; Roebuck (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Food Service Director for an Education Account in Clinton, SC. The role leads daily operations, manages budgets, and drives top-quality food service for students and staff.

You will oversee procurement, inventory, and team development while ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with safety standards. The position requires culinary background, strong leadership, and hands-on management to deliver exceptional service in an educational environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of food service management experience.
• Background as a chef or trained in culinary arts.
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve results.
• Proficiency with budgeting and financial interpretation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to conduct high-level client meetings and presentations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Hands-on leadership approach to running the business.
• Self-motivated with high energy and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main communicator and day-to-day client contact, fostering client relationships and service excellence.
• Plan, organize and direct work of team members in procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food.
• Provide leadership and guidance to meet food quality standards and customer service expectations.
• Prepare and maintain budgets including purchasing and staffing expenditures.
• Approve food orders and maintain inventory to meet demand and minimize waste.
• Monitor budget compliance and recommend changes to maintain quality.
• Participate in interviewing, selecting, and developing team members.
• Lead meetings and provide direction for timely decisions.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration among staff.

Skills

Food service management

Team leadership

Job description

Food Service Director (Education Division)

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Food Service Director for one of our Education Accounts in Clinton, South Carolina. Come experience the benefits of working in the culinary field within the education arena!

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:

• Serve as the main communicator and day-to-day client contact, fostering positive client relationships and ensuring excellence in service and quality of products
• Plan, organize and direct the work of team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food for this multi-operation location
• Provide leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met
• Prepare and maintain budgets including purchasing and staffing expenditures
• Approve food orders and ensure a proper level of inventory to meet demand and minimize cost and waste
• Routinely monitor budget compliance and recommend changes as needed to maintain operational quality
• Take part in interviewing, selecting, managing and developing of team members
• Lead, conduct and participate in meetings/presentations; provide leadership and direction for timely decisions
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and encourage team members to collaborate

Requirements:

• 3 or more years of food service management experience
• A background as a chef or trained in culinary arts
• 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
• Ability to conduct high level client meetings and presentations for quarterly reviews
• Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness and desire to take an involved, hands-on approach with leading the business
• Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm and positive attitude

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

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