Dining Operations Manager

Pay: Pay varies by location. Location: WEBSTER GROVES, MO Responsibilities Manage daily meal service, events, and all operations related to assigned cafés and dining accounts. Oversee catering for meetings, corporate events, and dining services, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction. Provide strategic leadership by hiring, training, and developing staff; manage work schedules and foster a cohesive, high‑performing team. Support the District Manager in analyzing business results, developing action plans, and implementing strategies to improve performance and drive growth. Assist in monitoring P&L financial reports for each account and help develop strategies to align performance with company goals. Monitor, evaluate, and audit food, beverage, and service offerings to maintain café satisfaction; initiate improvements as needed. Ensure safe, secure, and healthy facility environments by enforcing sanitation standards and procedures in compliance with local regulations. Motivate culinary and management teams to innovate and modernize menus and services. Collaborate with account teams and provide recommendations to the District Manager to increase market share and enhance customer experience. Assist with special corporate projects or events as assigned. May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, or a related field preferred. 5+ years of relevant industry and management experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of culinary techniques and industry trends. Superior customer service skills and daily interactions with customers and clients. Strong understanding of employee and client relations. Strong ability to support, manage, and promote growth initiatives. Full‑time travel to accounts to support operational needs. Benefits Weekly pay 401K with company match Employee Assistance Program Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA Ongoing training and development programs Bonus Programs for eligible positions American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr