General Manager

Plum Market Foodservice Omaha Eppley Airfield; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Plum Market Foodservice at Omaha Eppley Airfield seeks a full-time General Manager to lead on-site operations, staff scheduling, and performance management in a fast-paced airport setting.

You will oversee inventory, vendor relations, and adherence to food safety standards while driving sales and managing budgets. The role requires strong guest service orientation and the ability to foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture within the Plum Market brand.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience in fast-paced foodservice or hospitality settings.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and sales forecasting in a foodservice environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day foodservice operations and staff scheduling.
• Train and manage performance to ensure guest service excellence.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships; monitor quality and safety standards.
• Drive sales, monitor budgets, and analyze financial reports to meet targets.
• Lead guest engagement initiatives and foster a positive work culture.

Skills

Leadership

Operations mgmt

Budgeting & forecasting

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

Airport/restaurant experience

POS proficiency

Scheduling tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's in hospitality/business

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling tools

Job description

Company Description

Plum Market Foodservice at Omaha Eppley Airfield is a fresh-focused foodservice concept dedicated to offering high-quality, chef-crafted meals and snacks to travelers and airport staff. The operation emphasizes seasonal ingredients, exceptional guest service, and a welcoming atmosphere in a fast-paced airport environment. Team members work collaboratively to deliver consistent food quality, speed of service, and a clean, safe dining space. The company values integrity, hospitality, and operational excellence, providing opportunities for growth and development for team members at all levels.

Role Description

The General Manager is a full-time, on-site leadership role based at Plum Market Foodservice in Omaha, NE. The General Manager oversees all day-to-day foodservice operations, including staff scheduling, training, and performance management to ensure excellent guest service and efficient workflows. This role manages inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships, monitors food quality and safety standards, and ensures compliance with airport and company policies. The General Manager is responsible for driving sales, managing budgets, and analyzing financial reports to meet performance targets. This position also leads guest engagement initiatives, resolves service issues, and fosters a positive, inclusive work culture aligned with company values.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, including staff supervision, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Strong operational management abilities, such as scheduling, inventory control, and vendor coordination.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and basic sales forecasting in a foodservice or hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and compliance requirements, preferably in high-traffic or regulated locations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage guests, collaborate with airport partners, and support a diverse team.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work under time pressure.
• Previous management experience in restaurants, cafés, or airport foodservice strongly preferred.
• Ability to work on-site with flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or related field is a plus.
• Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic computer applications (e.g., email, spreadsheets, scheduling tools).