Food Service Director - San Francisco, United States - Thomas Cuisine

Description

Who we are

Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing".

What's in it for you

As part of our team, the ideal candidate will gain access to supportive and smart partners, first-class learning and engagement technologies, exceptional employee wellness and medical benefits, innovative recruiting strategies and resources, and much more

Salary: $95k-$105k annually depending on experience plus bonus potential

We offer excellent benefits (with several medical plans to choose from), dental, vision, paid time off, wellness programs and much more

What you will do

The Food Service Director is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business. This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of food services in a dining setting.

This team member...

• Will help ensure client and customer service satisfaction with efficient, cost-effective management meeting and exceeding expectations.
• Responsible for all food service-related activities including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all location-related activities, such as catered events.
• Delivers expertise intraining staff and supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills.
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Ability to communicate on various levels including management, client, customer, and associate levels.
• Will have a strong Executive Chef background and experience working in a scratch kitchen (similar to a fine dining or Country Club setting).

What you will need

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four (4) years of directly related experience, preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of fine dining or Country Club restaurant experience is highly desired.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of direct food service operations management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
• Proficient computer skills including various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the internet.
• ServSafe Certified.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check (State and Federal) and a drug screen.

Who you are

People who do well on our team are service-minded and have a helpful, humble, and hungry nature. The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude, a spirit of curiosity, a bravery to try new things, a tendency to assume best intentions, and a hunger to learn and grow. We actively seek out team members who care deeply about the mission, passionately search for the answers to their questions, humbly lean on partners for help, tirelessly do what it takes, and reflect on their days with gratitude. If that's you, PLEASE come say "Hi"; we've been waiting for you

Thomas Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. We believe in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and our mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees' differences are celebrated, their thoughts matter, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work.

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships