Kitchen Manager (Floater)

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, Llc is hiring a Kitchen Manager Floater to support multiple school sites by leading cafeteria operations wherever coverage is needed.

You will supervise kitchen teams, oversee food prep and safety standards, and ensure inventory accuracy while complying with federal, state, and company regulations. This role requires adaptability and strong leadership across diverse kitchens.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification required (or must be obtained before start).
• Prior experience as a kitchen manager or lead preferred.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills.
• Food service and inventory management experience required.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to different school sites daily.
• Must pass a background check and/or fingerprint screening and MVR.
• Comfortable working in new environments and leading unfamiliar teams.
• Experience with POS systems and basic computer literacy preferred.
• Customer service mindset and enjoyment of working with children.

Responsibilities

• Travel between school sites to lead kitchen operations.
• Oversee food production, service quality, and safety.
• Train and supervise staff on recipes, sanitation, and safety.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintain equipment.
• Complete documentation and reports accurately and on time.
• Manage inventory and ordering at each site.
• Monitor labor and adjust schedules.
• Enforce ServSafe, HACCP, and child nutrition regs.
• Maintain temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and safety checklists.
• Ensure cash handling procedures are followed.
• Act as site lead during float assignments.
• Support a positive culture across teams.
• Submit reports and administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties to support school food service.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Time management

Customer service

Food service experience

Inventory management

Travel willingness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Basic computer literacy

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Salary Range: $17.50 To $20.00 Hourly

Position Summary

Lead Wherever You?re Needed ? Become a Kitchen Manager Floater!Do you thrive in dynamic environments and love the challenge of stepping in to make things run smoothly? As a Kitchen Manager Floater, you'll support multiple school sites by leading cafeteria operations wherever coverage is needed. This role is ideal for experienced kitchen managers who are flexible, organized, and ready to lead with confidence in a variety of settings.

The Kitchen Manager Floater is responsible for managing daily food service operations at various school sites as assigned. This includes supervising kitchen teams, overseeing food prep and safety standards, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations. Floaters must be adaptable, proactive, and comfortable stepping into different kitchens with little notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel between school sites to provide leadership and support for kitchen operations
• Oversee food production, service quality, and safety standards
• Train and supervise kitchen staff on recipes, sanitation, and safe equipment use
• Ensure cleanliness of all kitchen areas and maintain equipment
• Complete required documentation and reports accurately and on time
• Manage inventory, ordering, and receiving of food and supplies at each site
• Monitor labor and adjust schedules to meet coverage and cost goals
• Enforce ServSafe, HACCP, and child nutrition program regulations
• Maintain accurate temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and safety checklists
• Ensure proper cash handling procedures are followed
• Act as the site lead and point of contact during float assignments
• Support and maintain a positive culture across teams and schools
• Submit reports and complete administrative tasks as required
• Perform other duties as assigned to support school food service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• ServSafe certification required (or must be obtained before start)
• Prior experience as a kitchen manager or lead preferred
• Strong communication, adaptability, and time management skills
• Food service and inventory management experience required
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to different school sites daily
• Must pass a background check and/or fingerprint screening and MVR
• Comfortable working in new environments and leading unfamiliar teams
• Experience with POS systems and basic computer literacy preferred
• Customer service mindset and enjoyment of working with children

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Must be able to stand for full shifts and lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequent walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands
• Varying kitchen environments with moderate noise levels
• Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended weeks
• Must be able to travel between schools and attend meetings as needed

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program