Operations Manager

AVI Foodsystems; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Operations Manager to lead daily campus food service operations, ensuring quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. The role requires hands-on leadership, a minimum of 3 years in food service management, strong communication, and the ability to manage budgets with flexible scheduling on a university campus.

The ideal candidate will supervise staff, uphold sanitation standards, and drive excellent guest experiences across all shifts on a university campus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management level food service production experience.
• Experience leading, supervising, training and coordinating others.
• Hands-on leadership approach with the business.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
• Flexible schedule capability.
• Previous management experience required.
• Ability to manage financials and achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily campus food service operations and ensure resources are available.
• Ensure compliance with company policies to deliver high service and quality.
• Supervise cash handling, audits, and safe fund management.
• Maintain production records (par levels, waste logs, temperature logs).
• Supervise team members and monitor safety and sanitation standards.
• Address customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Manage inventory and budget, control costs, adjust as needed.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Enforce safety requirements at accounts (PPE, etc.).

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

Nutrition/food service mgmt degree

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Operations Manager.

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 every day.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct daily food service operations to ensure team members have appropriate equipment, inventory, and resources to perform their jobs in a university campus setting
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures so that our guests receive the highest level of service and food quality
• Supervise all aspects of cash handling to include the balancing of the safe fund and cash register audits
• Maintain production records such as par levels, waste logs, and temperature logs
• Supervise all team members
• Monitor safety and sanitation standards to meet Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations
• Handle customer complaints properly and promptly by being attentive to suggestions and requests
• Manage inventory and the budget by controlling costs and complying with budget requirements and making adjustments when necessary
• Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Follow and enforce all safety requirements at accounts, which may include personal protection equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, ear protection, etc.

Requirements:

• 3 or more years of management level food service production experience
• Previous experience leading, supervising, training, and coordinating the activities of others
• A degree in nutrition, food service management, health administration, dietetics or related field is preferred
• Willingness and desire to take an involved, hands-on approach with leading the business
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and decision-making ability
• The ability to work a flexible schedule
• Previous management experience required
• Ability to manage financials and achieve goals
• Excellent communication skills for communicating with fellow workers and customers
• Ability to effectively work independently and utilize time efficiently
• Problem solver
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving history

Benefits:

• 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