Food Services Project Manager III

Global Connections to Employment; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is seeking a Food Services Project Manager to oversee contracted food service operations and ensure adherence to contract requirements. The role emphasizes fiscal performance, supervising a team, coordinating RFPs and pricing, and driving efficiency across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will manage multiple contract sites, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to maximizing contract performance and customer satisfaction within a nationwide

Qualifications

• Must have five years of experience in food service or related field.
• Must have two years of supervisory experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the resident state and be insurable.
• Must pass regulatory/security background screening.
• Must manage multiple contract sites with varying services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee services through assigned contractual agreements.
• Participate in RFPs and pricing negotiations.
• Manage contract performance to meet requirements and efficiency.
• Maintain professional communication with contract points of contact.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOL, FLSA).
• Manage fiscal performance to meet financial goals.
• Monitor program goals to meet organizational expectations.
• Promote a safe work environment with required safety training.

Skills

Food service management

Contract operations knowledge

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide team providing jobs for people with significant disabilities, including our war-wounded veterans. Since its establishment in 1986, GCE has helped match team members to fulfilling careers, from custodial services to facilities maintenance and food services, plus other business lines in between. Working with customers from the U.S. military, commercial business and community partners – as well as federal, state and local governments – GCE is one of the country’s largest private employers of persons with disabilities. Learn more at GCE.org.

Overview

The Food Services Project Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of assigned contracts for
adherence to contract requirements and company policies and procedures in the successful
performance of assigned accounting units (AUs). This position is responsible for the fiscal
performance of the AU(s) to promote maximum efficiency. This individual will be responsible for
contract operations generating at least $2 million in revenue.

Role Requirements:

• Experience:
  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in food service or a related field.
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Must have advanced knowledge/experience of work described in contract operations.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract(s).
• Must have the ability to manage multiple contract sites with varying services.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state they reside, have a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable under the corporate policy.
• Must be able to pass all required regulatory/security background screening.

Essential Functions:

• Provide responsibility for the overall management and oversight of services provided through assigned contractual agreements.
• Participate in RFPs and pricing negotiations for contract work.
• Manage performance of the contract to promote maximum efficiency and achievement of established contractual requirements.
• Maintain ongoing professional communication with contract points of contact in a manner that facilitates positive working relationships.
• Ensure compliance to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, i.e., OSHA, EPA, DOL, FLSA, etc.
• Manage fiscal performance to promote maximum efficiency and achievement of established financial goals.
• Monitor and maintain program goals to meet organization and division expectations.
• Promote, monitor, and maintain a safe work environment. Ensure all safety training is conducted, documented, and maintained for record via company requirements.
• Interview, select, and train team members to enhance productivity and efficiency of the workforce.
• Manage team members to promote maximum productivity, achievement of program goals, and favorable team member retention.
• Perform standard supervisory administrative duties, including weekly scheduling, timesheets, expense reports, etc.
  

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED