General Manager

mcm; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metz Culinary Management seeks a dynamic Food Service Director/GM to lead dining services at Oakdale Senior Living in Norwood, IL. The role requires a strong healthcare dining background, tech-savvy management of digital ordering, POS, inventory, and HR systems, and a polished leadership presence.

The position emphasizes menu execution, vendor relations, team building, and delivering exceptional service in a busy contract dining setting.

Qualifications

• Solid background in the Contract Dining Services Industry in a healthcare setting.
• Tech savvy including digital ordering systems, POS, inventory, and HR systems.
• Experience leading a team in operations including menu implementation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall food service operations for Oakdale Senior Living.
• Institute company cycle menus and recipes; manage purchasing and scheduling.
• Lead customer relations, sanitation, and staff development to ensure service excellence.

Skills

Food service management

Retail Sales & POS

Catering management

Communication skills

Restaurant management

Menu implementation

Team building & recruiting

Technology savvy

Education

Hospitality degree

Tools

POS systems

Digital ordering systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Position Title: Food Service Director/General Manager

Location: Oakdale Senior Living, Norwood IL

We are seeking a dynamic Food Service Director to lead our AMAZING Dining Services Team at Oakdale Senior Living. Candidates MUST have a solid background in the Contract Dining Services Industry in a healthcare setting. Must be tech savvy including digital ordering systems, POS, inventory, and employee management/HR systems.

Metz Culinary Management is growing and we have openings for a Rock Star Food Service Director/GM who shares our passion for Food and Service. This position is a prominent opportunity in a busy commercial kitchen and café operations setting and requires a polished and professional identity and winning attitude from a Director with experience leading a team in all operations. Experience desired in a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining accounts.

The Food Service Director/ GM has an overall responsibility of food service. He/She institutes company cycle menus and recipes; plans and oversees purchasing, employee personnel programs, scheduling, bookkeeping, customer and client relations; overseas the food preparation service and sanitation; and is accountable for the total operation results. The General Manager reports to Client Administration and The District Manager.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+Plus Years in a Food Service Manager role (front and back)
• Knowledgeable in Retail Sales and POS systems
• Catering Management Experience
• Impeccable Communication Skills
• Restaurant Management knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of Menu implementation with stunning presentation ideas
• Team Building with strong Recruiting and Retention Program
• Technology Savvy
• Hospitality Degree a strong plus

Metz Culinary Management Values are what separates us from the competition. Our Leaders share our Values, Attributes, and Strategic Focus reinforcing our culture and values every day to our Team Members creating an environment for personal growth, enrichment and career success.

As one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, we continually seek talented and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Join our team of over 7,000 team members who share a passion for Onsite Dining and Support Services, working together toward one common goal, excellence, in quality and service. We are committed to providing the atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that enable us to be an employer of choice in the industry.

We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.