Food Service Director (Education Division)

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic and optimistic leader to serve as the Food Service Director for one of our Education Accounts in Clinton, South Carolina. The successful candidate will foster positive client relationships, ensure excellence in service and quality of products, and lead a team of food service professionals. The role requires a strong background in culinary arts, financial management, and team leadership.

What You Will Do

The Food Service Director will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the work of team members engaged in food procurement, storage, preparation, and serving. They will also prepare and maintain budgets, approve food orders, and ensure inventory levels meet demand while minimizing cost and waste.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of food service management experience, a background in culinary arts, and demonstrated success in managing and developing teams. They will also possess excellent written and oral communication skills, proficiency in financial aspects, and a willingness to take an involved, hands-on approach to leading the business.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of food service management experience
• A background as a chef or trained in culinary arts
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results
• Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to conduct high level client meetings and presentations for quarterly reviews
• Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness and desire to take an involved, hands-on approach with leading the business
• Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm, and positive attitude

Benefits

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities