General Manager, (Taylor University)

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 looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of General Manager at Taylor University in Upland, IN. 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 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