Director of Operations, Full Time (Saint Anselm)

Company: AVI Foodsystems, Inc
Location: Manchester
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Director of Operations at Saint Anselm in Manchester, NH.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:

• Provide guidance and leadership in the delivery of outstanding guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, inventory management, marketing, and profitability.
• Plan, identify, communicate, and delegate responsibilities throughout the area to ensure excellent operations are consistently achieved.
• Assist in preparation of budget estimates and justifications for the food and nutrition services program and maintain cost controls.
• Plan and direct the ordering, receiving, and accounting of all food products, supplies, and equipment for food operation.
• Oversee an energetic and proactive approach to interviewing, selecting, training, counseling, disciplining, and scheduling of all team members with a goal of always staying multiple steps ahead of turnover.
• Create and lead presentations at client meetings.
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork that encourages staff to work collaboratively.
• Assist multiple campus locations managers with Weekly Accountability Reporting. Hold monthly meetings to review variances.
• Conduct monthly inventory audits of each location.
• Conduct all new hire on-the-job training with each new employee.
• Work with marketing to ensure all locations are up to AVI standards for signage.
• Meet with culinary team to review food costs and PAM's.
• Assist the Resident Director with reviewing Profit and Loss statements and making improvements to meet budgeted numbers.
• Set all standards for main dining hall for portioning, serving utensils, daily operational cleaning lists, etc.Qualifications:
  • Three or more years of management experience, inclusive of regular client interaction.
  • Campus catering background of development, setup, and execution of large-scale events.
  • A working practice and understanding of union and labor relations.
  • Strong operations background preferably including exposure to both school lunch and multi-unit functions.
  • Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results.
  • Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management team.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.Benefits:AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty, and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:
    • 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.Text AVI to 51893 to join our talent network and apply!We conduct pre-employment drug testing.EOE
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