Senior Food Service Operations Manager (Multi-Site)

Virtual Hire Staffing; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Hire Staffing is seeking a seasoned food service leader to oversee large-scale operations across multiple sites in the United States. You will drive excellence in service, quality, and compliance while leading teams and managing financial performance.

This high-impact role requires strong leadership, strategic negotiation, budgeting, forecasting, and the ability to build durable client partnerships with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in food service
• 4–5 years of related food service experience
• Proven track record leading large multi-unit operations
• Advanced financial acumen in budgeting and forecasting

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-unit food service operations across sites with focus on quality, service, and compliance
• Manage and develop teams including evaluations, pay reviews, and hiring decisions
• Own financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and engage senior stakeholders
• Drive strategic initiatives that support growth and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate cross-functionally on enterprise-level initiatives and matrixed teams

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

About the Role

We're seeking a seasoned food service leader to oversee large-scale operations across one or more sites. You'll drive excellence in service, quality, and compliance while leading teams, managing financial performance, and building strong client partnerships. This is a high-impact role where results come through your ability to lead, influence, and negotiate across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead multi-unit food service operations with a focus on quality, service, and compliance
• Manage and develop teams, including performance evaluations, pay reviews, and hiring decisions
• Own financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders
• Drive strategic initiatives that support growth and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate cross-functionally on enterprise-level initiatives, including dotted-line or matrixed teams

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of management experience and 4 to 5 years of related food service experience
• Proven track record leading large, multi-unit, high-volume operations
• Strong leadership skills and a history of building engaged, high-performing teams
• Advanced financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and performance targets

What You'll Bring

• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder influence skills
• A strategic mindset with hands-on operational agility
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Why You'll Love It

• Lead complex operations where your leadership makes a real difference
• Shape a team culture built on accountability, innovation, and service excellence
• Join a purpose-driven organization focused on health, wellbeing, and satisfaction
• Grow your career with enterprise-level exposure and advancement opportunities