Food Service Manager

El Tigre Food Stores/ Tex Best Travel Centers provide a unique workplace experience for all of our team members in Retail Convenience Stores. Our goal is to make sure our team members succeed in a fun, family focused environment. If you are a team player interested in learning and growing, El Tigre/ Tex Best is the place for you to begin your career journey. The Food Service Manager is responsible for supervising the food preparation and cooking, maintaining a fully stocked kitchen inventory, and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. They are also responsible for customer satisfaction and accurate work results that are noticeable by the customer (i.e., food quality, wholesomeness, presentation, merchandising, portion control and maintenance of departmental food standards). Duties and Responsibilities Ensure that all food products are consistently prepared and served according to established recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards. Follow all Company Policies and Established Procedures in the deli operation. Oversee and train kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices, and maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment, and food storage areas. Keep work and service area in a safe, sanitary, and orderly manner. Perform inspections that equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition, and by following the kitchen’s preventative maintenance programs. Contact equipment service providers as needed. Provide professional and friendly assistance to customers, vendors, and other Associates. Responsible for a high level of guest service standards and efficient operations. Incentives/Benefits Flexible Work Schedules Exceptional Training Competitive Pay Career Advancement and Development Opportunities 401K With a Competitive Company Match Qualifications Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a food service environment. Experience with food preparation, kitchen sanitation procedures and safety regulations. Food Handlers Permit, or Food Safety Certification. Basic computer knowledge. Competencies Comfortable managing a team in a fast-paced work environment. Positive, can-do attitude and true ownership mentality. Excellent organizational, customer service and interpersonal skills. High energy and strong work ethic. Self-motivated to achieve excellence. Ability to teach, demonstrate, communicate, and promote a guest-focused attitude and approach. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent. Work Environment Work is performed primarily inside a retail store and occasionally may work in an outdoor environment. Disclaimer La Lomita, Inc. has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential and other duties have been included. This job description is intended only to be a guideline for job expectations and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, abilities, and skills that may be required of this position. Additional functions and duties may be assigned by supervisors and management. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or La Lomita may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. La Lomita, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign duties and tasks for the Associate to perform at any time, as La Lomita, Inc. deems appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr