General Manager - Hands-On Food Service Leader

AVI Foodsystems; Upland (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic General Manager to lead operations at Taylor University in Upland, IN. This full-time role reports to campus foodservice leadership and oversees a dining team, budget adherence, and client satisfaction.

You will mentor staff, manage staffing, interviews, training, and performance reviews while maintaining inventory, labor and food costs. The position offers growth opportunities and a supportive, family-style culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a culinary/foodservice setting.
• Hands-on management style with a focus on mentoring others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 for food and non-food items per guidelines
• Interact professionally with clients, executives, and team members
• Provide prompt, accurate and professional responses to clients and management

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Staffing

Budget management

Inventory management

Communication

Labor costs

Adaptability

Independence

Positive attitude

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic General Manager to lead operations at Taylor University in Upland, IN. This full-time role reports to campus foodservice leadership and oversees a dining team, budget adherence, and client satisfaction.

You will mentor staff, manage staffing, interviews, training, and performance reviews while maintaining inventory, labor and food costs. The position offers growth opportunities and a supportive, family-style culture.