Food Service Project Manager

TKC Holdings, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

DailyPay

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 5%

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Life Insurance & AD&D

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

TKC Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead IT projects across regional food service operations. You will oversee project teams, promote quality and service, and fill in at operations as needed.

The role requires onsite presence with a hybrid work model and reports to the Director of Projects. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in corrections or large-scale food service, strong MS Office skills, and experience in purchasing, inventory, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; years of experience may substitute.
• 5+ years of corrections experience in large-scale food service operations preferred.
• Multi-unit management experience preferred.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory, ordering, receiving and cost control.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to project teams and manage IT projects.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to teams and partners.
• Identify training needs and promote professional development.
• Establish performance metrics and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentors junior staff.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor IT project activities; report progress and risks.
• Manage vendor tasks and review deliverables; ensure SLAs and quality.
• Drive process improvements to enhance quality and service.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and ensure customer expectations are met.

Skills

Leadership

Presentations

Mentoring

Planning

Metrics & reporting

Vendor management

Process improvements

Collaboration

Quality & standards

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

TKC Holdings, Inc.—comprised of Trinity Services Group, Keefe Group, and Courtesy Products - is a mid market respected leader in the corrections and hospitality industries for more than 40 years. With thousands of team members across the country, we continue a tradition of innovation, integrity, and success. TKC is committed to delivering excellent products and services, exceeding customer expectations, and empowering the career development of every team member.

Work Location

Hybrid

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

Overview

TKC Holdings, Inc.—comprised of Trinity Services Group, Keefe Group, and Courtesy Products - is a mid market respected leader in the corrections and hospitality industries for more than 40 years. With thousands of team members across the country, we continue a tradition of innovation, integrity, and success. TKC is committed to delivering excellent products and services, exceeding customer expectations, and empowering the career development of every team member.

Benefits

We care about our employees and offer benefits that support your health, finances, and career growth.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• DailyPay® - Work Today, Get Paid Today
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and more.

About This Position

The Project Manager will help manage all Food Service operations within the region, promoting quality, cleanliness, and service. You will will also maintain quality standards to ensure service and be able to fill in at operations with vacant management positions. You will develop action plans at units that are not up to standards and be able to implement those action plans. You will work onsite. You will report to the Director of Projects.

Essential Functions/Main Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to project teams and lead project teams within area/department.
• Prepare and deliver informal and formal presentations to team, department, other IT teams, and partners.
• Seek training and developmental activities related to the industry and recommend for self and others.
• Establish performance metrics for the team and monitors to ensure compliance of established standards and procedures.
• Collaborate and partner with team members and functional peer groups.
• Informally and formally mentors less senior team members individually or as a group.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor activities of project teams involved in the analysis, development of IT projects.
• Create status reports for project sponsors and IT end-users including indicators of project progress, risk, and success.
• Conduct weekly project issues/status meetings; documents and distribute results.
• Manage the integration of vendor tasks including tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables.
• Perform task automation and implement process improvements; recommend enhancements that result in increased quality and service.
• Maintain established service level agreements to manage customer expectations and quality standards; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Other responsibilities as determined by our needs.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• We prefer at least five (5) years' of Corrections experience in a large-scale food service operation.
• We prefer previous multi-unit management experience.
• We desire experience with purchasing, inventory, ordering, receiving and cost control.
• We require proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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