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Southern Foodservice Management, a national contract food service company, is looking to hire a Food Service Worker for our Fort Leavenworth location in Leavenworth, KS. Duties and Responsibilities

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Description Southern Foodservice Management, a national contract food service company, is looking to hire a Food Service Worker for our Fort Leavenworth location in Leavenworth, KS. Duties and ...

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How much do contract food service jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract food service in the United States is $16.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Contract Food Service, and why are they important?

To thrive in Contract Food Service, you need a solid understanding of food safety regulations, menu planning, and large-scale meal preparation, often supported by a degree in hospitality or food service management. Familiarity with inventory management systems, point-of-sale (POS) software, and HACCP certification is typically required. Strong leadership, customer service orientation, and effective communication skills help professionals excel in team management and client relations. These skills and qualities ensure efficient operations, compliance with standards, and high client satisfaction in a competitive food service environment.

What is contract food service?

Contract food service refers to the outsourcing of food preparation and dining operations to a third-party company. These companies are hired by institutions such as schools, hospitals, businesses, or government facilities to manage their cafeterias, catering, or meal services. The contract food service provider is responsible for menu planning, food preparation, staffing, and maintaining health and safety standards. This arrangement allows organizations to focus on their core activities while ensuring that quality meals are provided to their employees, students, or clients.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in contract food service, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in contract food service often encounter challenges such as managing client expectations, adapting to varying dietary requirements, and maintaining consistency across multiple sites. Success in this role requires strong communication skills to negotiate client needs, as well as adaptability to shift menus and processes as required. Staying organized and fostering a collaborative team environment can help address these challenges, ensuring high-quality service and client satisfaction while meeting operational goals.
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Food and Beverage Director - TX Based

Preferred Hospitality Inc

Waxahachie, TX โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Description:

About Us:


Since its 1989 inception, Preferred Hospitality, Inc. (Management Company for Provider Contract Food Service) has had the advantage of living, learning, and leading in the competitive food service arena. Specializing in providing exciting concepts, systems, food offerings and efficient, well-trained staff Preferred Hospitality addresses any challenges facing an organization with on-site food service capabilities. We are a California based company scaling and growing in California, Arizona, and, Texas.


We recruit, train, and develop candidates who enjoy people, will provide excellent service, and take genuine pride in their work. We aim to be the employer of choice where employees know they are always treated fairly with genuine concern.


We are currently seeking an experienced and energetic Food and Beverage Director to lead the Food Service Operations at our location in Dallas, TX


Job Summary:

To oversee, lead and operate a Provider Contract Food Service location in a prompt, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.


Job Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Ensures proper hiring, orientation, training, evaluating, mentoring, and disciplining which will lead to employee and store success.
  • Consistently supervises, manages, and inspects all hourly employees to ensure readiness and ability to perform to company standards.
  • Ensures guest satisfaction through proper internal controls: employee interaction/engagement, pre- intern- post quality controls, touching tables, and temperature- portion weight โ€“delivery checks.
  • Prioritizes employee, customer, and operational needs to ensure issues are handled quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
  • Promotes positive open communication in a team environment.
  • Adheres to and displays company standards by personal example.
  • Oversees and completes personnel scheduling/ shift cut backs/holiday planning to facilitate standard coverage and efficiency.
  • Builds strong community relations through personal character in and outside of work.
  • Oversees and completes the reconciliation of daily cash receipts and equivalents according to set policy standards.
  • Oversees and completes all necessary administrative office work and record keeping in an organized manner. Forwards all necessary documents to corporate on a timely basis.
  • Abides by all federal and state governmental regulations and labor standards.
  • Supervises all management at individual store level.
  • Maintains management interaction with all department levels.
  • Establishes intra-store policy which are in alignment with Provider Contract Food Serviceโ€™s
  • Sets priorities for the assistant managers and supervisors.
  • Responsible for the security of the Master key list & keys, alarm pass codes, pass code for computer system and all discount coupons (gift certificates, etc.).
  • Responsible for all employee and manager reviews.
  • Reviews and prepares for the annual budget, monitors financial analysis and takes necessary action to achieve the budget.
  • Responsible to attend all Food and Beverage Director meetings in addition to holding regular management meetings between the assistant management team.
  • Oversees and completes Food and Beverage Director Weekly review.
  • Consistently documents in daily log all operational concerns.
  • Responsible for maintenance/repairs/upkeep of all company assets including furniture, fixtures, equipment, building and landscape.
  • Oversees all ordering of product/menu planning and daily specials.
  • Hold quarterly round table and safety meetings.


Job Skills Required:

  • Five (5) or more years of experience in a Food and Beverage Director role is required, University setting is preferred.
  • Four year college degree preferred.
  • Must demonstrate proven successful leadership and people skills (values diversity).
  • Must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to commute up to 60 miles from the initial unit hired if necessary.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, frequently bending and stooping, must be able to carry up to 35 pounds.
  • Proven track record of managing his/her personal and financial life (applicants are subject to legal background check).
  • Novice computer skills including Internet, Google Workspace, Slack, CBORD, Simphony/Point of Sale systems.
  • Must demonstrates ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English (Conversational kitchen Spanish is a help).


What We Can Offer you:

  • Competitive Salary: $80-$100K annually
  • Quarterly Bonus Opportunity: 10% - 20% of annual salary
  • Choice of Medical and Dental plans,
  • Vision plan,
  • Employer sponsored Short Term Disability Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off accruing first day of employment
  • Monthly Dining card
  • 3 week paid Sabbatical

We are an E Verify Employer

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