Manager In Training
Are you a culinary-trained professional ready to step into leadership?
Personal Touch Food Service, Inc. is looking for a passionate, driven individual to join our team as a Manager in Training. This is your opportunity to build real management skills in a supportive environment with a direct path to running your own account.
As a Manager in Training, you'll work alongside experienced food service leaders across all areas of our operations from kitchen production and menu development to staff supervision and client relations. Our structured, 90180 day rotational program is designed to fast-track your growth from culinary professional to confident manager.
This is a full-time position operating during the school year, giving you a consistent, predictable schedule aligned with our educational food service accounts.
What You'll Do
Kitchen & Operations
Lead and assist in daily meal production, following established menus and quality standards
Rotate through all kitchen and service stations to master every aspect of operations
Ensure food safety, HACCP compliance, and ServSafe standards are upheld at all times
Team Leadership
Shadow managers in scheduling, coaching, and directing kitchen and front-of-house staff
Run pre-shift meetings and help onboard new team members
Build a positive, collaborative team culture every day
Culinary Creativity
Collaborate on seasonal menus and new recipe development
Bring fresh ideas that reflect current food trends and meet client needs
Support themed events and special dining experiences
Business & Client Relations
Learn food and labor cost management to hit budgetary goals
Assist with ordering, inventory, and vendor coordination
Build strong relationships with on-site client contacts and respond to their feedback
Requirements
What We're Looking For
Associate's or bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management preferred
12 years of experience in a food service or restaurant setting
A natural leader who's eager to learn and grow
Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)