General Manager

AVI Foodsystems, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacations

Growth opportunities

Extensive training

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic General Manager to lead our Charlotte, NC operation. This full-time role works Monday through Friday and focuses on delivering exceptional food service, staff development, and outstanding client satisfaction.

You will mentor a diverse team, oversee staffing, budgeting, and inventory, and collaborate with clients and executives to maintain top quality. AVI offers a family culture, competitive compensation, and generous benefits to support professional

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading a team of culinary professionals
• Hands-on, training-oriented management style
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of labor costs, food costs and related factors
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Mentor, lead, and develop the food service team
• Staffing, interviewing, training, and conducting performance reviews
• Manage the budget and adhere to financial parameters
• Maintain inventory levels for food and non-food items per guidelines
• Interact professionally with clients, company executives, and hourly team members
• Provide prompt, accurate and professional responses to clients and management

Skills

Team leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Budget awareness

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of General Manager. This is a full-time position in Charlotte, NC. This position works Monday-Friday.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mentor, lead, and develop the food service team
• Conduct employment activities to include staffing, interviewing, training, and conducting performance reviews
• Manage the budget and ensure adherence to financial parameters
• Ensure that inventory levels for both food and non-food items are properly maintained in accordance with client and company guidelines
• Interact professionally and effectively with all levels of individuals, ranging from client contacts and company executives, to hourly team members
• Provide prompt, accurate and professional responses, guidance and information to clients and company management as needed or requested

Requirements:

• 3 or more years of demonstrated success leading a team of culinary professionals
• A training-oriented, “hands on” management style with the desire to mentor others
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of labor costs, food costs and other related factors
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Capacity to thrive and re-prioritize work in a fast‑paced, ever changing environment
• Personal characteristics that include: high levels of confidence and resilience, self-motivation, flexibility, superior work ethic, integrity and a positive attitude
• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full‑time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre‑employment drug testing. EOE