Event Management / Food Services Manager

Description:

The Corporate Food Services Manager will manage a large food service program, including budget, operations for café, markets, catering, vending, etc., and Event Planning. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Track gate rings, participation rates, sales, and customer counts with direct oversight of food service provider.

• Support Executive and Senior Management service requirements.

• Oversee event spaces and event planners.

• Provide direction, consultation, and problem resolution to (45) US & Canada plants and office locations for food service concerns.

• Create and develop long term strategies to ensure food service models meet the needs of all stakeholders.

• In partnership with Purchasing and the location, direct sourcing programs for total sales to meet local needs and corporate goals.

• Develop and monitor key performance metrics to ensure compliance with cost and service goals.

• Communicate status to stakeholders via financial reporting and custom presentations.

• Recommend ways to reduce or eliminate subsidies where applicable.

• Develop strategies and implement plans to achieve cost savings/cost avoidance.

• Recommend ways to reduce or eliminate subsidies where applicable.

• Develop strategies and implement plans to achieve cost savings/cost avoidance.

• Initiate programs to right-size food service operations at locations that are unprofitable or have unrealistic expectations.

• Implement and maintain innovative technology superior processes to improve operational efficiencies.

• Analyze and define system enhancements to track US & Canada food service locations.

• Champion environmentally friendly “Be Green” initiatives to reduce, reuse and recycle.

• Benchmark best practices with other companies, food service providers and industry associations.

Requirements:

o Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.

o Minimum of 5 years of experience in food service management, including budget oversight and operations.

o Experience in managing large-scale food service programs and event planning.

o Strong leadership and team management skills.

o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

o Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.

o Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.

o Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

o Familiarity with food service management software and tools.

o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Requirements:

o Master's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.

o Over 7 years of experience in food service management, with a focus on multi-location oversight.

o Experience in working with corporate food service programs and large-scale event planning.

o Advanced knowledge of food service industry best practices and trends.

o Experience in developing and monitoring key performance metrics.

o Proven track record of achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies.

o Strong background in sustainability initiatives and environmentally friendly practices.

o Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM) or similar certification.

o Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

o Experience with advanced food service management systems and technologies.

o Familiarity with data analytics tools for tracking and reporting.