Food Service General Manager

6BO IAP World Services, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401(k)

Job summary

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC seeks a Food Services General Manager to oversee daily food service operations within a secure intelligence community environment. You will manage preparation, service, catering, and events while ensuring compliance with food safety, safety, and security requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate degree with at least five years in food service management, strong leadership and budgeting skills, and a Top Secret SCI W/ CI Polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in food service management.
• Demonstrated experience in personnel supervision and operational management.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory control, and cost management practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily food service operations, including food preparation, meal service, catering, and special events.
• Coordinate with site leadership, government representatives, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget, track expenses, and prepare reports.
• Monitor customer feedback and satisfaction, and resolve complaints promptly.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Prepare for health inspections, audits, and contract compliance reviews.
• Ensure training records and safety trainings are completed by personnel.
• Develop standard operating procedures for food handling and daily operations.
• Manage scheduling, timekeeping, and labor costs to stay within budget.
• Oversee receiving, storage, and rotation of food and supplies.
• Plan catering and events to support mission and leadership requirements.
• Develop contingency plans to maintain operations during emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Customer satisfaction

Food safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality

General Studies

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

5+ years of relevant experience

Job description

The Food Services General Manager oversees the daily operations of food service programs within a secure intelligence community environment. This position is responsible for food quality, personnel supervision, budgeting, inventory management, customer satisfaction, and compliance with applicable food safety, organizational, contractual, and security requirements. The General Manager ensures efficient operations, maintains high service standards, and leads a professional team in support of organizational and mission requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily food service operations, including food preparation, meal service, catering, and special events.
• Coordinate with site leadership, government representatives, vendors, and other stakeholders to meet operational needs.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget, track expenses, and prepare financial and performance reports for leadership.
• Monitor customer feedback and satisfaction, and resolve complaints or service issues promptly and professionally.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained, and coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance to minimize service disruptions.
• Prepare for and respond to health inspections, internal audits, and contract compliance reviews, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure all personnel complete required food safety, workplace safety, and security training, and maintain training records.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures for food handling, cash handling, and daily operations.
• Manage scheduling, timekeeping, and labor costs to meet operational demands while staying within budget.
• Oversee receiving, storage, and rotation of food and supplies to reduce waste and maintain freshness.
• Plan and execute catering and special events in support of mission and leadership requirements.
• Develop contingency plans to maintain food service operations during emergencies, staffing shortages, or supply disruptions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, General Studies or an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts. Extensive professional experience may be approved in substitution for a degree. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in food service management, hospitality operations, culinary services, restaurant management, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in personnel supervision, food service operations, and operational management. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory control, and cost management practices. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Active Top Secret SCI W/ CI Polygraph

Pay: $120,000 - $145,000

Annual Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life 401(k)

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC www.intrepidgs.com Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (IAH), is a leading provider of global-scale logistics, facilities management, and advanced professional and technical services. IAH provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. As a world-class leader in providing seasoned program management, IAH leverages and integrates its capabilities to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges. Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. ("IAH" and/or "Company") and its affiliates, including but not limited to IAP World Services, Inc., Readiness Management Support L.C., JPATS Logistics Services, LLC., and subsidiaries is an EOE, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. At Intrepid Global Solutions, we lead the way in mission-critical support where others can not or will not. With over 65 years of expertise supporting defense and national security missions, Intrepid Global Solutions excels in contingency operations, air traffic management, logistics, facilities management, information technology, and engineering services. Operating across 110+ locations in 27 countries, we are renowned for navigating the most challenging environments. Certified in ISO and NIST standards, we provide reliable, mission-critical solutions to both U.S. and international government agencies, ensuring success in every global mission. Unrivaled Commitment. Global Solutions.