Food Service Manager

Description The primary role of a Food Service Manager is to provide quality food and beverage products for our guests as well as maintain 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. Responsibilities Prepare food and dispense beverage products for daily service prior to rush periods per store PAR. Follow approved product sampling procedures as directed. Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance at all times. Expertly manage food operations including shrink, gross profit, quality, and supplies while maintaining high food standards. Accurately count, stock, and order inventory; provide data to support store profitability and identify ways to grow the business. Operate various pieces of foodservice and beverage equipment. Maintain clean and appealing workspace and service areas, empty trash receptacles as needed. Inspect and maintain equipment to cleanliness and operations standards. Implement and train program rollouts, product changes and quality specifications. Perform additional duties as assigned. Requirements Food Handler Certification (required per state, city or township). High school diploma or equivalent (preferably) or GED. Prior work experience in a food service environment with supervisory duties. 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 programs to 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. Basic knowledge of food and beverage heating/cooling/preparation kitchen equipment & tools. Must be available for early morning and late afternoon shifts. EEO Statement Thorntons LLC is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and to 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. Benefits Weekly pay, free dispensed beverage during your shift, a free meal per shift, medical, dental, vision, 401k (matching company contribution), vacation, sick leave, life insurance. For a full list of benefits and eligibility visit #J-18808-Ljbffr