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: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food service management, including budget oversight and operations.
• Experience in managing large-scale food service programs and event planning.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with food service management software and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Over 7 years of experience in food service management, with a focus on multi-location oversight.
• Experience in working with corporate food service programs and large-scale event planning.
• Advanced knowledge of food service industry best practices and trends.
• Experience in developing and monitoring key performance metrics.
• Proven track record of achieving cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Strong background in sustainability initiatives and environmentally friendly practices.
• Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM) or similar certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with advanced food service management systems and technologies.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools for tracking and reporting.