Employee Cafeteria Manager

About the role

The Associate Cafeteria Manager position is available at the Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center, managed by Benchmark Hospitality. This role oversees the day-to-day operations of three associate cafeterias, ensuring food quality, production, and service standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, train, coach, discipline, and conduct performance appraisals for direct reports.
• Create schedules and approve employees' time, time off, and shift changes.
• Assign, train, support, and direct staff to maximize efficiency and performance.
• Coach, develop, and provide feedback to staff for growth within the company.
• Ensure the culinary team is prepared for each meal period and stations are set on time.
• Conduct spot-checks to verify recipes are followed and maintain consistency.
• Oversee incoming food products to ensure quality and proper service.
• Maintain production and quality levels of all food products.
• Inspect refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.
• Research, create, and execute new menu items seasonally.

Requirements

• Two years of supervising or peer trainer experience required.
• Three years of culinary experience required.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and OneNote experience desirable.
• Food Safety Certification required within 14 days of starting and must be re-certified as needed.
• Manager Food Safety Certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervising or peer trainer experience required.
• Three years of culinary experience required.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and OneNote experience desirable.
• Food Safety Certification required within 14 days of starting and must be re-certified as needed.
• Manager Food Safety Certification preferred.

Skills

• Supervisory and training experience.
• Culinary expertise.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, especially in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Food safety certification.

Benefits & Perks

• Affordable medical insurance and other benefits within 30 days of employment.
• Employer-matching 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking on-site.
• Free uniforms and laundry services.
• Benchmark Hospitality hotel discounts.

Pay

Compensation is based on experience.

Schedule

Work schedule varies, closed many weekends and holidays, 10 days of holiday pay.