Kitchen Manager/Dining Services Manager

New Horizon Foods, Inc.; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

NO Late Nights!

Ability to advance in the company

Health, disability, life insurance

PTO accrual starting at day one

Job summary

New Horizon Foods, Inc. is seeking a Dining Services Manager in Buffalo, MN to lead daily kitchen operations and dining services for residents and guests. The role emphasizes strong customer service, menu development, and team leadership in a contract dining environment.

You will manage inventory, hiring, and training, while ensuring safety and sanitation standards. The position offers flexible hours and opportunities for advancement within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen day-to-day.
• Cooking experience required.
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Menu development within provided guidelines.
• Ordering and maintaining inventory.
• Hiring and developing team members.
• Assist with meal preparation and serving.
• Ensure that all food is presented attractively.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and guests.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other management and client.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Team management

Positive attitude

Cooking experience

Tools

Microsoft Office including Excel

Job description

Dining Services Manager

Location: Buffalo, MN. Teen Challenge

What makes this position special? No early mornings, No Late nights! Amazing culture with a well established team. All you need is your skills and a good attitude to be successful here!

We are seeking a Dining Services Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to lead and guide a team towards the goals of the dining department. Cooking experience and experience in running the day to day of a kitchen are required.

New Horizon Foods is a dining contract company that specializes in providing services tailored to the location and client. We have been in operation for over 30 years and are currently in more than 10 states. Our employees are our greatest asset and reason for our success. Great employees make great experiences.

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• NO Late Nights!
• Ability to advance in the company
• Benefits including health, disability, life insurance
• PTO accrual starting at day one!

Responsibilities

• Menu development within provided guidelines
• Ordering and maintaining inventory
• Hiring and developing team members
• Assist with meal preparation and serving
• Ensure that all food is presented in an attractive and appetizing manner
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and guests
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen and dining areas
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures
• Develop and maintain relationship with other management and client

Requirements

• Prior culinary experience
• Prior experience with running a kitchen day to day
• Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge in Microsoft office including excel
• Ability to work on feet for extended periods of time
• Reliable means of transportation to and from work

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Compensation details: 20-25 Hourly Wage