Food Service Manager - The Leffell School
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Plan
Flik Independent School Dining has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300 communities for over four decades. Our passionate team of associates is fully committed to delivering exceptional foodservice experiences every single time. Our meals are crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, supporting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit our communities. But we don't stop at just foodservice – we take it to the next level by offering cutting-edge nutrition education programs that empower students to make smart, healthy choices daily. By combining nutritious meals with comprehensive education, we equip students with the essential tools they need to lead a healthy and thriving life. We believe in nourishing the whole person, creating community through great food and programming, and doing what’s right, every time.
We are Nourishing a Brighter Future.
Job Summary
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. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, communication, organizational, and culinary skills, with experience managing teams, budgets, inventories, and dining programs in a fast-paced environment. This role is accountable for creating a positive dining experience while promoting scratch cooking, seasonal ingredients, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Key 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.
Preferred 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.
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Associates at Flik Independent School Dining are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- 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
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FISD.pdf
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Flik Independent School Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.
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