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Aramark

Food Service Operations Manager

Temple, TX · On-site

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Food Service Operations Manager to join their team at Baylor Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, TX . The Food Service Operations Manager is responsible for ...

Southcoast Health

Food Service Worker

Fall River, MA · On-site

$16.32 - $22.94/hr

Position reports to the Manager Culinary or Operations Manager, Food & Nutrition Services or designee. Provide support for the main kitchen of the Food & Nutrition Department including set up all ...

The GEO Group

FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

Baldwin, MI · On-site

$85K/yr

The Food Service Manager manages the daily operation of the facility food service operations. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. * The Food Service Manager reviews menus and ...

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How much do operations manager food service jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for operations manager food service in the United States is $59,697.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectOperations Manager Food ServiceFood Service Supervisor
CredentialsExperience in management, relevant certifications often preferredFood safety certifications, supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple locations or departments, strategic planningDirectly supervises staff, handles daily operations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in restaurants, cafeterias, catering servicesCommonly found in restaurants, cafeterias, hospitality
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for managerial roles, overseeing operationsFocus on supervision, staff management

The Operations Manager Food Service typically holds a higher-level role focused on overseeing multiple locations or departments, strategic planning, and ensuring overall operational efficiency. In contrast, a Food Service Supervisor is more involved in daily staff supervision, ensuring service quality, and managing shift operations. Both roles require relevant food safety certifications and experience, but the Operations Manager usually has broader responsibilities and a higher level of experience.

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Infographic showing various Operations Manager Food Service job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,697 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Food Service Operations Manager

Bolton, MS

Gecko Hospitality
1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Gecko Hospitalityexternal

$40K - $50K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Food Service Operations Manager

Location: Jackson, MS Area

Salary: $40,000–$50,000

Benefits: Employee discounts, PTO


About the Opportunity

A corporate dining operation is seeking to identify a hands-on Food Service Operations Manager to oversee an employee cafeteria within a large manufacturing facility serving approximately 700–800 employees. The operation provides breakfast, lunch, and limited evening meal service with a mix of traditional hot meals, made-to-order selections, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and grab-and-go offerings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a food service leader who enjoys being actively involved in the operation rather than managing from an office. The Food Service Operations Manager will oversee daily kitchen and cafeteria operations while working alongside the team to ensure consistent food quality, proper staffing, efficient service, food safety, and a positive experience for employees.


Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily employee cafeteria operations, including breakfast, lunch, and limited evening meal service
  • Lead and work alongside the culinary team during food preparation, cooking, and service
  • Ensure consistent execution of hot entrées, sides, sandwiches, salads, desserts, grab-and-go items, and other menu offerings
  • Maintain standards for food quality, freshness, presentation, portioning, and service readiness
  • Supervise, schedule, train, and provide daily direction to food service employees
  • Monitor employee attendance, performance, productivity, and adherence to workplace expectations
  • Ensure appropriate staffing and preparation levels based on anticipated business needs
  • Manage food, beverage, paper product, cleaning supply, and operating supply ordering
  • Receive deliveries and maintain organized inventory, storage, labeling, and product rotation
  • Monitor food costs through effective portion control, production planning, inventory management, and waste reduction
  • Maintain food safety, sanitation, temperature control, storage, and employee hygiene standards
  • Ensure kitchen equipment, workstations, storage areas, and service areas remain clean and organized
  • Prepare menus, schedules, invoices, reports, and other operational documentation
  • Communicate effectively with employees, vendors, customers, and company leadership
  • Identify and resolve operational concerns while maintaining consistent service


Ideal Experience

  • Previous supervisory or management experience in a restaurant, cafeteria, catering, institutional dining, corporate dining, or similar food service operation
  • Hands-on cooking experience in an operation preparing fresh food beyond primarily prepackaged or fast-food products
  • Experience supervising employees, creating schedules, and coordinating daily staffing
  • Strong working knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, food safety, ordering, and inventory procedures
  • Experience preparing traditional hot meals from scratch is highly preferred
  • High-volume food service experience within corporate dining, manufacturing, healthcare, education, or a similar environment is a plus
  • Experience with made-to-order stations, grab-and-go programs, or multiple meal periods preferred
  • Current food safety or food manager certification is a plus
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, email, document scanning, and electronic communication
  • Strong organization, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Dependable, hands-on leadership style with the ability to take ownership of daily operations


To be considered, please submit your resume to:

sydneyc@geckohospitality.com