General Manager, Food Service & Team Leader

AVI Foodsystems; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic and optimistic General Manager to lead a premier Business Dining location. You will mentor and develop the food service team, manage staffing and performance reviews, and oversee budgets and inventory to meet client expectations.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to a family culture while delivering competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading a culinary team or dining team.
• Hands-on, training-oriented leadership style.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of labor costs, food costs and related factors.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Personality traits: confidence, resilience, self-motivation, flexibility, integrity and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, lead, and develop the food service team.
• Conduct staffing, interviewing, training, and performance reviews.
• Manage the budget and ensure adherence to financial parameters.
• Maintain inventory of food and non-food items per client and company guidelines.
• Interact professionally with clients, executives, and team members.
• Provide timely, accurate, and professional responses to clients and management.

Skills

Team leadership

Employee development

Budget management

Customer service

Communication

Cost control

Staff mentoring

Adaptability

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic and optimistic General Manager to lead a premier Business Dining location. You will mentor and develop the food service team, manage staffing and performance reviews, and oversee budgets and inventory to meet client expectations.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to a family culture while delivering competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.