Food Service Director of Projects - Retail

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated culinary expert to enhance operational excellence in food service. This role involves coordinating retail installations, developing innovative menu offerings, and ensuring top-notch customer service. With a focus on culinary operations management, the position offers a unique opportunity to shape dining experiences across various settings. You will collaborate with diverse teams, leveraging your expertise in food service administration and retail sales knowledge. Join a company that values growth, offers comprehensive benefits, and fosters a supportive work environment, making it an ideal place to advance your career.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

DailyPay for Immediate Wages Access

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the food service industry with menu development experience.
• Strong skills in culinary operations management and food service administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support activities for retail sales units.
• Provide expert advice on culinary aspects, including menu development.

Skills

Culinary Operations Management

Menu Development

Food Service Administration

Customer Product Ordering Systems

Retail Sales Knowledge

Microsoft Office 365

Education

5+ Years in Food Service Industry

Tools

Food Service Production Software

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and potential for growth?

At TKC Holdings, we've created a better place to work and grow. Many employees start expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training and a clear career path.

We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.

About This Position

Coordinate and support activities related to the development and maintenance of Officer Dining Room, Trinity TakeOut, Micro Market, and other retail sales units. Provide expertise to ensure excellence in operational, technical, financial, and customer support aspects of all deployments, including market placement/pricing, packaging, and quality assurance.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice/support for culinary aspects of projects, including menu development, equipment utilization, product ordering, and production rationalization.
• Support existing and new retail installations in product offerings, packaging, customer ordering, and delivery platforms.
• Lead as liaison in startup retail installations, coordinating efforts across teams.
• Gain expertise in equipment, building materials, interior design, technology, and point of sale components.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Operations to develop retail concepts addressing client needs and ideas.
• Develop knowledge of food service vendors, products, industry terms, and client paradigms.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and teams involved in projects.
• Collaborate with and direct solutions with relevant personnel and departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Minimum of five (5) years in the food service industry, with experience in menu development.
• Experience in food service administration.
• Strong skills in culinary operations management.
• Knowledge of food service production and administrative software.
• Retail sales knowledge, including marketing, product placement, and pricing.
• Understanding of customer product ordering systems and related technology.
• Experience with kitchen/interior design for retail spaces.
• Professional communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, adapt, and work indoors and in correctional settings.
• Willingness to travel 65%-75%.

Benefits

TKC offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, voluntary benefits, paid time off, 401(k) match, and DailyPay for immediate wages access.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, maintaining a drug-free workplace. Privacy policies are available online.