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SSA Group

Food Service - Associate

Wichita, KS · On-site

$9 - $12/hr

Food Service Supervisor (if applicable) and/or Food Service Operations Manager(s) Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest ...

SSA Group

Food Service - Associate

Wichita, KS · On-site

$10 - $13/hr

Food Service Supervisor (if applicable) and/or Food Service Operations Manager(s) Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest ...

ssagroup

Food Service - Associate

Wichita, KS · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Food Service Supervisor (if applicable) and/or Food Service Operations Manager(s) Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest ...

ssagroup

Food Service - Food Service Cook

Wichita, KS

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Communicates up to the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality. * Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials ...

ssagroup

Food Service - Associate

Wichita, KS

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Food Service Supervisor (if applicable) and/or Food Service Operations Manager(s) Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest ...

ssagroup

Food Service - Associate

Wichita, KS · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Food Service Supervisor (if applicable) and/or Food Service Operations Manager(s) Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest ...

ssagroup

Food Service - Associate

Wichita, KS · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Food Service Supervisor (if applicable) and/or Food Service Operations Manager(s) Responsibilities * Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest ...

ssagroup

Food Service - Food Service Cook

Wichita, KS · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Communicates up to the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality. * Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials ...

SSA Group

Food Service - Food Service Cook

Wichita, KS · On-site

$9 - $13/hr

Communicates up to the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality. * Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials ...

cumberlandfarmsinc

EG Food Service Associate

Lacygne, KS

$12.25 - $16/hr

... a food operations, this job is for you! Responsibilities involve preparing high quality food ... This role supports the Retail Store Manager in delivering exceptional food for our guests and a ...

cumberlandfarmsinc

EG Food Service Associate

Burrton, KS

$13 - $17/hr

... a food operations, this job is for you! Responsibilities involve preparing high quality food ... This role supports the Retail Store Manager in delivering exceptional food for our guests and a ...

cumberlandfarmsinc

EG Food Service Associate

Lawrence, KS

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

... a food operations, this job is for you! Responsibilities involve preparing high quality food ... This role supports the Retail Store Manager in delivering exceptional food for our guests and a ...

cumberlandfarmsinc

EG Food Service Associate

Lawrence, KS

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

... a food operations, this job is for you! Responsibilities involve preparing high quality food ... This role supports the Retail Store Manager in delivering exceptional food for our guests and a ...

cumberlandfarmsinc

EG Food Service Associate

Topeka, KS

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

... a food operations, this job is for you! Responsibilities involve preparing high quality food ... This role supports the Retail Store Manager in delivering exceptional food for our guests and a ...

cumberlandfarmsinc

EG Food Service Associate

Topeka, KS

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

... a food operations, this job is for you! Responsibilities involve preparing high quality food ... This role supports the Retail Store Manager in delivering exceptional food for our guests and a ...

cumberlandfarmsinc

EG Food Service Associate

Lawrence, KS

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

... a food operations, this job is for you! Responsibilities involve preparing high quality food ... This role supports the Retail Store Manager in delivering exceptional food for our guests and a ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for food operations management in Kansas is $53,240.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $54,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Food Operations Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Operations Manager, you need expertise in food safety, inventory management, and business operations, often supported by a degree in hospitality, business, or culinary management. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory software, and certifications such as ServSafe are typically required. Leadership, problem-solving, and strong communication skills help you manage teams and maintain high service standards. These skills are crucial for ensuring efficient operations, food safety compliance, and a positive customer experience.

What are some common challenges faced in Food Operations Management, and how can they be addressed?

Food Operations Managers often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent food quality, managing supply chain disruptions, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Addressing these challenges requires strong organizational skills, the ability to adapt quickly to unforeseen issues, and effective communication with both staff and suppliers. Implementing standardized procedures, investing in ongoing staff training, and utilizing inventory management technologies can help streamline operations and minimize disruptions.

What is Food Operations Management?

Food Operations Management involves overseeing the daily operations of food service establishments such as restaurants, cafeterias, and catering services. Professionals in this field are responsible for managing staff, ensuring food safety, maintaining inventory, and providing excellent customer service. They also handle budgeting, compliance with health regulations, and often participate in menu planning. The goal is to ensure efficient, profitable, and high-quality food service operations. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

What is the difference between Food Operations Management vs Food Service Supervisor?

AspectFood Operations ManagementFood Service Supervisor
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., ServSafe, HACCP), experience in food industryFood safety certifications, supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, cafeterias, catering companies, food production facilitiesRestaurants, cafeterias, catering venues
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by food service companies, large restaurants, institutional food providersCommonly employed in restaurants, hotels, and catering services
Job FocusOverseeing overall food operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance, optimizing processesSupervising daily food service activities, managing staff, ensuring quality and safety

Food Operations Management involves overseeing entire food service operations, including strategic planning and process optimization, while Food Service Supervisors focus on daily supervision and ensuring quality in food service delivery. Both roles require food safety certifications and industry experience but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Sr. Manager, Food Operations, Innovation & Support

Sr. Manager, Food Operations, Innovation & Support

Panera Bread

Newton, KS

$104.94K - $125.93K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Panera Bread rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 1,420 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 16 rated cafes

Job description

Sr. Manager, Food Operations, Innovation & Support

The Sr. Manager, Food Operations, Innovation & Support will manage a portfolio of New Product Development and projects, from ideation through deployment, by leveraging core project management, knowledge of Panera operations, collaboration with our Culinary team in the Boston Culinary Center, and creative problem solving skills to ensure new food products are fully vetted for national deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Integral part of the team that contributes to accuracy and operational readiness of products and programs that lead to successful Celebration and off-Celebration introductions.
  • Partner with our Culinary team in the Boston Culinary Center to understand operational complexity and impacts of new products during the Development phase.
  • Manage tests for new food products, ensuring projects are delivered on time, fully vetted, ready for national deployment, and adhere to high quality standards and meeting customer expectations.
  • Ability to communicate, collaborate, and build partnerships across the organization to as a conduit between several support center departments, facilitating rollout efforts for new products, smallwares, and strategic company initiatives.
  • Responsible for assembling project plans, identifying resource needs, performing quality reviews, and escalating issues appropriately.
  • Ability to brainstorm and bring ideas to life, apply judgement on which ideas/suggestions will work within Panera's framework and manage through the innovation process.
  • Provide influence and leadership skills needed in order to work with project team members and resolve issues to ensure project goals and requirements are met.
  • Provide timely, accurate status updates to team members and stakeholders.
  • Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred.
  • 3+ years' experience in restaurant operations environment needed, Panera operations optimal.
  • Experience in project management or project planning.
  • Detail-orientated and curious, able to quickly evaluate inter-dependencies between projects and programs, and use analytics and creative problem-solving skills to identify a clear pathway to best solutions.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and balance varying workloads to ensure delivery of high-quality results.
  • Elevated performance in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with demonstrated ability to complete projects on time based on scope, people/resources and business value.
  • Outstanding communication and cross-departmental team building skills with the ability to effectively persuade through oral and written means.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Outstanding communication skills with the ability to effectively persuade through oral and written means.
  • Detail-orientated, possess strong analytics and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time depending on project needs.

What Panera Offers:

  • We offer an energetic and colorful place to work where you can be your authentic self and are surrounded by other people who want to be here.
  • You will have a clear impact on operations by playing a key role in decisions made to enable operators to deliver world class service.
  • You will learn a lot about what is required to: introduce change into an organization, incorporate it into everyday operations, and ensure it is sustained over time.
  • You get to play hard, have fun at work, and participate in our culture of helping those around you.
  • The chance to join a passionate, collaborative, fast growing team.

Competitive Pay: $104,942 - $125,930 annually

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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About Panera Bread

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Panera began in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, a humble community bakery founded with a sourdough starter from San Francisco and a dream of putting a loaf of bread in every arm. While our business has expanded well beyond St. Louis since then, that same sourdough starter is still used in our iconic sourdough bread and the craft of baking bread fresh each day remains at the heart of Panera Bread. Each day our trained bakers fill our bakery shelves with delicious freshly baked cookies, pastries, bagels, and a range of breads from focaccia to classic baguettes. We believe in serving delicious, freshly prepared, Clean food made with carefully selected ingredients that we are proud to serve our own families. Our menu, crafted by chefs and bakers, features classic, comforting dishes, each with an intriguing twist. We respect our planet and take measures to lessen our impacts. We believe in treating people with warmth, kindness, and respect, whether it’s a guest in our cafe or one of our associates. And we believe in helping our local communities, especially in times of need.

Industry

Restaurants

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1981

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