Food Service Manager - The Leffell School

About the Role

The Food Service Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day culinary and dining operations at The Leffell School, an independent Jewish day school in Westchester County, New York, serving approximately 850 students in grades K-12. This position leads all aspects of food service operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, customer service, food safety, financial performance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all daily food service and dining operations.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, develop, and evaluate frontline staff.
• Lead culinary operations in partnership with company standards, including menu planning, food production, presentation, and sanitation.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, receiving, and vendor relationships while maintaining proper cost controls.
• Oversee departmental budgets, food costs, labor costs, and overall financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, health department regulations, and company food safety policies.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop creative, student-focused menus featuring fresh, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients.
• Maintain positive working relationships with staff, school administration, students, parents, and guests.
• Monitor and maintain high standards of food quality, customer service, cleanliness, and operational execution.
• Support school events, catering functions, and special dining initiatives.
• Complete administrative responsibilities including payroll, invoicing, scheduling, inventory management, and monthly reporting.
• Train, mentor, and motivate team members while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and service excellence.
• Maintain attention to detail across all front- and back-of-house operations, including merchandising, signage, menu displays, and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of food service, hospitality, or culinary management experience.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to successfully manage, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with staff, students, parents, clients, and guests.
• Experience managing budgets, inventories, food costs, labor costs, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of menu development, production planning, quality assurance, and customer service.
• Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and sustainable dining practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, creative, detail-oriented leader with a strong commitment to operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ ADD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Pay

$70,000 - $75,000

Flik Independent School Dining is a member of Compass Group USA. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.