General Manager (Oberlin College)

AVI Foodsystems; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401k with match

Paid vacations

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic General Manager to lead operations at Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH. You will oversee a culinary team, drive service quality, and ensure financial performance in a dynamic campus environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, mentoring of staff, and a strong focus on labor and food cost management. You will collaborate with campus clients and AVI leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful team leadership in a culinary or food service setting.
• Hands-on management style with mentoring focus.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Solid understanding of labor and food cost management.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the food service team and mentor staff.
• Manage budgets and ensure adherence to financial targets.
• Maintain inventory per client and company guidelines.
• Interact professionally with clients, executives, and team members.
• Provide timely guidance and information to management as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Food service knowledge

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of General Manager at Oberlin College in Oberlin OH This is a Full Time position 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 teamConduct employment activities to include staffing interviewing training and conducting performance reviewsManage the budget and ensure adherence to financial parametersEnsure that inventory levels for both food and non food items are properly maintained in accordance with client and company guidelinesInteract professionally and effectively with all levels of individuals ranging from client contacts and company executives to hourly team membersProvide 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 professionalsA training oriented hands on management style with the desire to mentor othersExceptional written and verbal communication skillsStrong working knowledge of labor costs food costs and other related factorsAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamCapacity to thrive and re prioritize work in a fast paced ever changing environmentPersonal characteristics that include high levels of confidence and resilience self motivation flexibility superior work ethic integrity and a positive attitude

Benefits

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health dental vision and life insurance for full time team members
• 401k with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre employment drug testing

EOE