General Manager

AVI Foodsystems; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems in Ladson, SC is seeking an energetic General Manager to lead our food service team and uphold our reputation for quality and service.

This full-time role focuses on mentoring staff, managing budgets, and delivering exceptional client satisfaction while fostering a family culture and growth opportunities.

You will engage with client contacts, oversee inventory, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading culinary professionals
• Hands-on, training-oriented management style
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of labor and food cost management
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Confident, resilient, self-motivated with integrity

Responsibilities

• Mentor, lead, and develop the food service team.
• Staffing, interviewing, training, and performance reviews.
• Manage the budget and ensure adherence to financial parameters.
• Maintain inventory levels per client and company guidelines.
• Interact professionally with clients, executives, and team members.
• Provide prompt, accurate information to clients and management as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Budget and cost management

Adaptability

Independent and collaborative

Integrity and work ethic

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 Ladson, SC.

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