As a Food Service Manager in Training, you'll immerse yourself in every aspect of our food service operations, gaining hands-on experience and invaluable insights into management, culinary arts, and customer service. Under the mentorship of seasoned professionals, you'll develop the skills and expertise necessary to lead a dynamic team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. Key Responsibilities: Learn and execute all facets of food preparation, presentation, and service. Assist in managing ... more details
Overview Are you a recent graduate from a Hospitality School program with a passion for food service and a commitment to excellence? Join us in shaping the dining experience at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as we elevate the culinary scene while honoring tradition and community. We're seeking a dynamic individual to embark on a journey of growth and leadership as a Food Service Manager in Training. Competitive Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off 401(k), matched up to 4% Short- and Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Pet Insurance Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school. Responsibilities Position Overview: As a Food Service Manager in Training, you'll immerse yourself in every aspect of our food service operations, gaining hands-on experience and invaluable insights into management, culinary arts, and customer service. Under the mentorship of seasoned professionals, you'll develop the skills and expertise necessary to lead a dynamic team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. Key Responsibilities: Learn and execute all facets of food preparation, presentation, and service. Assist in managing day-to-day operations, including inventory management, scheduling, and vendor relations. Collaborate with culinary staff to develop innovative menus that reflect the diverse tastes and dietary preferences of our community. Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction and resolving any issues promptly and courteously. Participate in training programs and workshops to enhance leadership and management skills. Uphold food safety and sanitation standards to ensure a clean and hygienic environment. Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field. Strong passion for food and hospitality, with a desire to make a positive impact on campus life. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Prior experience in food service or hospitality is a plus but not required. Who We Are: Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do: Purpose Give back to our communities Celebrate diversity People Do the right thing Treat people the way you want to be treated Always do your best Be accountable for our actions Performance Serve the highest quality food Provide world-class service Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.