Food Service Foreman

The Exchange; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, life, &

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Shift differential/holiday pay

Pension and 401K plan

Job summary

The Exchange is hiring a Food Service Foreman to lead a team focused on delivering extraordinary customer experiences and achieving department goals. You will plan daily workloads, create schedules aligned with business needs, and drive accountable teamwork and performance.

You will lead from the front in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality service and engagement while guiding staff to meet service and sales objectives.

Qualifications

• Six months of restaurant or related food service operations experience.
• NBCC training or the Exchange Restaurant Operations Management Academy (ROMA).
• Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preparation and sale of food items during shifts and verify quality of items.
• Greet customers and listen to needs, offer suggestions and thank them for business.
• Prepare, maintain, and process operational reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Job Description

As a Food Service Foreman, you will lead a team of passionate and knowledgeable Food Service Workers who strive to exceed customer expectations by focusing on extraordinary customer experiences. You are responsible for understanding sales goals, planning and executing daily/weekly workloads to deliver on department and store sales goals as well as customer engagement. You will create schedules that aligns with customer and business needs and lead a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management on critical service and engagement behaviors. You will quickly respond to and deescalate negative customer experiences and ensure that your team understands and is empowered to make things right for the best customers in the world.

We offer flexible scheduling, comprehensive medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off, shift differential/holiday pay, and a traditional pension and 401K plan to qualifying associates. You’ll also have access to the base and its facilities, our Mass Transit program, and status as an employee of the DoD.

So what can you expect as a Food Service Foreman at the Exchange?

• Promote a positive team and customer centric culture
• Lead a culture of accountability through clear expectations
• Utilize business knowledge to understand, troubleshoot and follow-up on opportunity areas
• Ensure customers have an extraordinary experience while shopping
• Greet every customer with eye contact and smile in your authentic way

We know that you can work anywhere. However, working at the Exchange is the start of something great! While you make it easy for our customers, we focus on you and your development! Our people make us who we are. We want to see you grow, so we put growing together at the forefront of everything we do. It is our duty to provide you with the tools and resources that you need to succeed. Joining the Exchange means joining a team that is devoted to you!

Job Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions
• Able to take initiative
• Able to share brand knowledge
• Able to lead teams to meet organizational objectives

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store, as needed
• Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• 6 months food supervisory experience required

Job Grade

2

Career Area

Hospitality and Restaurant Operations

Supervisor

Yes

Who We Are

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as "the Exchange", is the retailer on US Army and Air Force installations worldwide. An $8 billion enterprise ranked among the top retailers, the Exchange operates department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, movie theaters and an internet shopping site to serve Soldiers, Airmen and their families. In addition to US bases in Germany, Italy, England, Turkey, South Korea and Japan, the Exchange operates stores for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in the region. The Exchange ensures Soldiers and Airmen have access to US goods and services, wherever they serve.

Our Focus

We are seeking associates who have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer experience and a passion for serving those who serve, our Soldiers, Airmen and their families.

Job Qualifications

Six months of restaurant or related food service operations experience. Or Successful completion of NBCC training or the Exchange Restaurant Operations Management Academy (ROMA).

If a sufficient number of qualified candidates do not apply, the minimum qualifications may be lowered without reposting.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

NEEDED AVAILABILITY: MONDAY - SUNDAY, 8 A.M. - 9 P.M. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT INCLUDING DAYS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH PROPER NOTICE.

Salary Minimum

$22.89

Salary Maximum

$26.72

Major Duties

• Supervises the preparation and sale of food items during an assigned shift. Receives, verifies and checks quality of food/supply items. Estimates and orders food/supplies as required.
• Greets each customer upon contact. Assists customer by listening to needs, offering suggestions and thanking customer for their business. Resolves customer complaints at the lowest level and informs management of barriers to meeting the optimal customer experience.
• Prepares, maintains, and processes accounting and facility operational reports.
• Participates in the establishment and achievement of service and sale goals for the food operation. Ensures optimum stock availability by supervising or participating in periodic stock counts and inventory(s) and updates merchandise control records. Maintains/controls personnel cost and productivity standards.
• Performs the duties of subordinate associates as required by workload. Opens and/or closes the facility in accordance with published policies/regulations. Ensures the security of cash, fixed assets and inventory and complies with fire, safety, sanitation and security regulations. Initiates work orders for repair and maintenance.
• Supervises assigned associates. Establishes work schedules, assigns and distributes work; counsels; prepares performance reviews, approves/disapproves leave slips; trains associates, recommends actions and performs other supervisory functions. Responsible for enforcement of all name brand fast food (NBFF) and Exchange standards. Must complete ServSafe (5640) and applicable fast-food certification(s) within 90 days of hire.
• Keeps abreast of, actively supports and as required, implements the provisions of pertinent public laws, executive orders, and directives relating to the Federal Equal Opportunity (EEO) program within the Exchange.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type

Hourly

Number of Positions Remaining

1

11-Oct-2026