Operations Manager

AVI Foodsystems; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacations

Holidays

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Operations Manager to join our Virginia Beach, VA team. This full-time role focuses on leadership, client service, and operational excellence across vending and food service operations.

You will train staff, manage projects from the Branch Manager, and ensure safety, scheduling, and efficiency while maintaining strong customer relations. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, robust communication skills, and a drive to grow with AVI.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and coordinating projects.
• Ability to manage budgets and achieve goals.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving history and safe vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop team members.
• Lead projects assigned by the Branch Manager.
• Operate and maintain company vehicle for accounts.
• Maintain positive customer relations by visiting accounts.
• Recognize needs for equipment upgrades and schedule installations.
• Support branch goals and company programs.
• Monitor inventory, direct labor costs, waste percentages and consumption.
• Address customer inquiries/complaints within 24 hours.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer relations

Time management

Financial management

Communication skills

Safety & compliance

Job description

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

This is a full-time position in Virginia Beach, VA.

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:

• Assist in the training and development of team members
• Lead and assist on projects assigned by the Branch Manager
• Operate and maintain company-owned vehicle in a safe manner; to be used for the purpose of traveling to accounts
• Maintain positive customer relations by visiting accounts
• Recognize needs for equipment upgrades and schedule installations of new vending machines
• Support company programs and branch goals
• Monitor inventory percentages, direct labor costs, waste percentages, inventory levels and consumption
• Address customer inquiries/complaints within 24 hours
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older to operate a company vehicle
• Previous vending experience is preferred
• Ability to manage financials and achieve goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills for communicating with fellow workers and customers
• Ability to effectively work independently and utilize time efficiently
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving history
• 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