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Gategroup

Food Supervisor

Schiller Park, IL · On-site

$60K/yr

Responsible for labor and food cost controls as per company specifications. Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: * $60,000.00 /Per Year Benefits, US * Paid time off * 401k, with company match * Company ...

double kwik

Food Service Manager - Martin

Martin, KY · On-site

Develop a clear understanding of purchasing, food cost controls and labor cost controls. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s) * Is familiar with all policies, procedures, standards ...

Sodexo

Food Service Manager 2

Peru, VT · On-site

$48K - $63K/yr

Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting. * Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives. * Build trusted client ...

Sodexo

Food Service Manager 2

Peru, VT

$48K - $63K/yr

Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting. * Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives. * Build trusted client ...

Sodexo

Food Service Manager 2

Bloomington, IL · On-site

$48K - $63K/yr

Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting. * Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives. * Build trusted client ...

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Sodexo

Food Service Manager 2

Bloomington, IL · On-site

$48K - $63K/yr

Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting. * Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives. * Build trusted client ...

New

Sodexo

Food Service Manager 1

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$20.39 - $26.39/hr

Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting. * Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives. * Build trusted client ...

Sodexo

Food Service Manager 2

Old Bridge, NJ · On-site

$58K - $76K/yr

Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting. * Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives. * Build trusted client ...

Sodexo

Food Service Manager 2

Bloomington, IL

$48K - $63K/yr

Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting. * Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives. * Build trusted client ...

New

Sodexo

Food Service Manager 2

Perth Amboy, NJ · On-site

$58K - $76K/yr

Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting. * Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives. * Build trusted client ...

Sodexo

Food Service Manager 2

Old Bridge, NJ · On-site

$58K - $76K/yr

Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting. * Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives. * Build trusted client ...

Sodexo

Food Service Manager 2

Perth Amboy, NJ

$58K - $76K/yr

Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting. * Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives. * Build trusted client ...

Sodexo

Food Service Manager 2

Perth Amboy, NJ

$58K - $76K/yr

Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting. * Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives. * Build trusted client ...

Sodexo

Food Service Manager 2

Old Bridge, NJ · On-site

$58K - $76K/yr

Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting. * Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives. * Build trusted client ...

Sodexo

Food Service Manager 2

Old Bridge, NJ

$58K - $76K/yr

Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting. * Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives. * Build trusted client ...

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How much do food cost jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for food cost in the United States is $107,007.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a food cost?

A Food Cost job typically involves tracking and managing the costs of ingredients and menu items in a restaurant or food service business. Responsibilities include analyzing food expenses, maintaining inventory records, reducing waste, and ensuring profitability. Professionals in this role work closely with chefs, purchasing teams, and management to optimize food costs while maintaining quality standards. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of cost control strategies are essential for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the food cost position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Food Cost role, a strong background in accounting, inventory management, and food service operations is essential—often supported by a degree in hospitality management or related experience. Familiarity with restaurant management software, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and Excel is highly valuable, while certifications in food safety or cost control add credibility. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help professionals identify cost-saving opportunities and collaborate across departments. These competencies enable accurate cost tracking and budgeting, directly impacting a business's profitability and operational efficiency.

What are the main challenges faced in a food cost position, and how can they be managed?

One of the main challenges in a Food Cost role is maintaining accurate records of inventory usage and waste while reacting quickly to fluctuating ingredient prices. This position often requires balancing cost control with quality standards, necessitating collaboration with both kitchen staff and management. Effective communication, ongoing data analysis, and regular inventory audits are key strategies for overcoming these challenges. Job seekers should be prepared to adapt to new menu items, seasonal changes, and emerging supply chain issues, all of which can impact food costs. Proactively managing these factors ensures the business meets its financial goals without compromising on customer satisfaction.

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Infographic showing various Food Cost job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,007 per year, or $51.4 per hour.

Food Supervisor

Gategroup

Schiller Park, IL • On-site

$60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better.
The position is responsible for supervising employees to ensure security, safety, food specs, quality assurance of products, sanitation, HACCP and FDA regulations are followed. Responsible for labor and food cost controls as per company specifications.
Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
  • $60,000.00 /Per Year

Benefits, US
  • Paid time off
  • 401k, with company match
  • Company sponsored life insurance
  • Medical, dental, vision plans
  • Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Weekly pay for union employees
  • Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensures quality production standards are maintained for all accounts
  • Maintains Company policies and procedures as well as specification books for airline customers and serve as a knowledgeable resource relative to those policies.
  • Controls food cost and other controllable costs
  • Works with management staff to improve performance of the unit
  • Prepares management reports (ex. attendance, HAACCP and labor) reports as required.
  • Responsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specifications and regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
  • Ensures specifications, airline diagrams, and other standards are accurate according to the airline specifications.
  • Ensures that all products are coded according to Gate Gourmet procedures.
  • Conducts inventory of Gate Gourmet products and customer materials to ensure proper usage and minimization of waste.
  • Completes required requisitions for the Storeroom to ensure adequate supply is maintained.
  • Responsible for maintaining daily temperature logs and other logs and reports as required.
  • Works with maintenance staff to ensure preventive maintenance of machinery according to schedules, reports maintenance and repair issues in timely manner.
  • Responsible for performance evaluation, coaching, counseling and preparing corrective action for employees and liaises appropriately with HR and other support functions.
  • Manages work flow balancing - - the division of responsibilities amongst employees on each shift
  • Determines when and whether to call employees in to cover staffing needs (ex. sick calls, vacation relief, medical leaves, volume changes, etc.)
  • In conjunction with department leaders determines number of employees needed by shift
  • Ensures compliance with company Wage & Hour policy, including ensuring employees get the rest & meal breaks and ensuring company processes are followed.
  • Trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses.
  • Monitors daily manpower planning and schedules employees.
  • Responsible for employee retention and reducing employee turnover.
  • Responsible for coaching, counseling and preparing corrective actions for employees in compliance with the applicable union/collective bargaining agreement(s).
  • Reviews and ensures employees in chain of command are in correct cost centers and correct job titles.
  • Reviews and ensures union represented employees' pay rates are correct based on wage scales and seniority.
  • Ensures employees complete all company required training including but not limited to ServSafe
  • Compliance with all company required policies, procedures and processes including but not limited to required training

Qualifications
Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Associates degree preferred.

Work Experience:
  • 2+ years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, and restaurant or catering environment or equivalent experience in the related field preferred

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
  • Must have strong and effective leadership skills, and the ability to successfully manage a staff of 30+ hourly employees.
  • Current or previous labor relations experience is a plus, but not required.
  • Candidate must be comfortable with all levels of employees and have the ability to drive positive program change.
  • Ability to train others required.
  • Must have the ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees on a daily basis.
  • Excellent time management skills required. Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills required.
  • Must be innovative and have the ability to make changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance.
  • Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
  • Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification required.
  • ServSafe Certified preferred

Language / Communication Skills:
  • Expresses oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and writing to individuals and groups; listening attentively and insuring communication is understood by all parties involved
  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish/Chinese Mandarin/ Vietnamese/Hindi/Polish a plus.

Job Dimensions
Geographic Responsibility: USA
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Travel %: No
Exemption Classification: Exempt
Internal Relationships: TBD
External Relationships: TBD
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Normal work environment
Budget / Revenue Responsibility: USD
Organization Structure
Direct Line Manager (Title): Manager, Ops, M&P
Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/A
Number of Direct Reports: Up to 40, average of 14 (union employees)
Number of Dotted Line Reports: N/A
Estimated Total Size of Team: Up to 40
Gate Group Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
  • Thinking - Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
  • Engaging - Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
  • Inspiring - Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
  • Achieving - Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:
Excellence
  • We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.
  • We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.

Passion
  • Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.
  • We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.

Responsibility
  • We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.
  • We always look out for each other -creating a safe workplace environment is everyone's responsibility.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.
For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
We anticipate that this job will close on:
09/07/2026
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