Food Service General Manager with Security Clearance

The Intrepid Group; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The Intrepid Group is seeking a Food Services General Manager to oversee daily operations for food service programs in a secure intelligence community environment. You will lead a professional team, manage budgets, ensure food safety, and maintain high service standards to support mission requirements.

Responsibilities include coordinating with leadership and government partners, supervising personnel, and ensuring compliance with security, contractual, and safety requirements while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field; extensive professional experience may replace degree.
• Minimum five years in food service management or related fields.
• Demonstrated supervision, operations, cost control, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily food service operations including preparation, service, catering and events.
• Coordinate with site leadership, government representatives, vendors, and stakeholders to meet needs.
• Develop and manage annual operating budget, track expenses, and prepare reports for leadership.
• Monitor customer feedback and resolve complaints promptly and professionally.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Prepare for health inspections, audits, and contract compliance reviews, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure training in food safety, workplace safety, and security; maintain training records.
• Develop and enforce SOPs for food handling, cash handling, and daily operations.
• Manage scheduling, timekeeping, and labor costs within budget.
• Oversee receiving, storage, and rotation of food to reduce waste and maintain freshness.
• Plan and execute catering and special events for mission and leadership needs.
• Develop contingency plans to maintain operations during emergencies or disruptions.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Food service management

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field

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" 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.