Food Service Manager

The primary role of a Food Service Manager is to provide quality food and beverage products for our guests while maintaining proper rotation, inventory, and cleanliness within the food and beverage areas. The manager will also be responsible for achieving sales, unit, and profit goals for the food and beverage categories. Essential Job Functions Prepare food and dispensed beverage products for daily service prior to rush periods as outlined on store PAR. Follow approved product sampling procedures to sample products as directed. Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance at all times. Expertly manage food operations, including shrink, gross profit, quality, and supplies by maintaining excellent food standards. Accurately count, stock, order inventory, and provide data to support store profitability; proactively identify ways to grow the business and follow established processes and standards. Operate various pieces of foodservice and beverage equipment. Maintain a clean and appealing workspace and service areas, empty trash receptacles as needed. Inspect and maintain equipment to cleanliness and operation standards. Implement and train program rollouts, product changes, and product quality specifications (food service standards). Perform additional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Food Handler Certifications as required per state, city, or township. Preferred Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D. Experience: Prior work experience in food service environment with supervisory duties. Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read and understand reports, records, and other business documents; working knowledge of product costs and profits to ensure maximum profitability; ability to use product waste logs or similar company‑designed programs to establish and manage proper par levels; proven ability to manage product inventory (rotation, ordering, and on hand); ability to set priorities, organize work, and exercise sound judgment; ability to multi-task in a fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions; excellent guest service skills. Equipment/Special Expertise: Basic food and beverage heating, cooling, and preparation kitchen equipment and tools. Other Considerations: Must be available for early morning and late afternoon shifts. Equal Opportunity Employment Thorntons LLC is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io 9 am - 5 pm EST M-F. Benefits Some of our benefits include weekly pay, free dispensed beverage during your shift, a free meal per shift, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (matching company contribution), vacation, sick leave, and life insurance. For a full list of benefits and eligibility please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Thorntons