Resident Director (Taylor University)

AVI Foodsystems; Upland (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems seeks an energetic Resident Director to lead operations at Taylor University in Upland, IN. You will oversee procurement, food preparation, service, budgeting and staff development to ensure exceptional quality and value.

You'll manage client relationships, conduct high-level meetings, and drive improvements in food safety and customer satisfaction while fostering a hands-on, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of food service management experience.
• Background as a chef or trained in culinary arts.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Experience with the National School Lunch Program is required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Hands-on leadership style.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main client contact and ensure service excellence.
• Direct procurement, storage, preparation, and serving across locations.
• Provide leadership and ensure quality, inventory, and safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain budgets including purchasing and staffing.
• Approve orders and manage inventory to control costs.
• Monitor budget compliance and adjust as needed.
• Participate in hiring, training, and developing team members.
• Lead meetings and provide direction for timely decisions.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration.

Skills

Food service leadership

Budget management

Client relations

Team development

Education

Culinary training or chef background

Experience in food service management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Resident Director. This position is located at Taylor University in Upland, IN. 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

• Serve as the main communicator and day-to-day client contact, fostering positive client relationships and ensuring excellence in service and quality of products
• Plan, organize and direct the work of team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food for this multi-operation location
• Provide leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met
• Prepare and maintain budgets including purchasing and staffing expenditures
• Approve food orders and ensure a proper level of inventory to meet demand and minimize cost and waste
• Routinely monitor budget compliance and recommend changes as needed to maintain operational quality
• Take part in interviewing, selecting, managing and developing of team members
• Lead, conduct and participate in meetings/presentations; provide leadership and direction for timely decisions
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and encourage team members to collaborate

Requirements

• 3 or more years of food service management experience
• A background as a chef or trained in culinary arts
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results
• Experience with the National School Lunch Program is required
• Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to conduct high level client meetings and presentations for quarterly reviews
• Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness and desire to take an involved, hands‑on approach with leading the business
• Personal characteristics that include: self‑motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm and positive attitude

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