General Manager

AVI Foodsystems; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with generous match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Family culture

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems seeks an energetic General Manager to lead a food service team and drive exceptional service for clients. The role emphasizes mentoring, budget oversight, staffing, inventory control, and cross-level communication with clients and executives.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on leadership style, strong cost management skills, and a proven ability to navigate a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrated success leading a team of culinary professionals.
• Hands-on, training-oriented management style with a focus on mentoring others.
• 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.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and maintain integrity and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & Training

Communication

Budgeting

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of General Manager.

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