Kitchen Manager Floater: Lead & Travel Across School Sites

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to lead cafeteria operations across multiple school sites. You’ll supervise kitchen teams, oversee food production, safety, inventory, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.

Floaters must be adaptable, proactive, and comfortable stepping into different kitchens with little notice. Travel between campuses daily, train staff on recipes and sanitation, manage schedules to meet coverage and cost

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Time management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Basic computer literacy

Job description

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence is seeking a Kitchen Manager Floater to lead cafeteria operations across multiple school sites. You’ll supervise kitchen teams, oversee food production, safety, inventory, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.

Floaters must be adaptable, proactive, and comfortable stepping into different kitchens with little notice. Travel between campuses daily, train staff on recipes and sanitation, manage schedules to meet coverage and cost