Food Service Manager in Training

Food Service Manager in TrainingBuffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=120+W.+Tupper+St.+Buffalo+NY+USA+14201)DescriptionAre 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.About the RoleAs 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, 90–180 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 DoKitchen & 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 timesTeam 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 dayCulinary 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 experiencesBusiness & 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 feedbackRequirementsWhat We're Looking For• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management — preferred• 1–2 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)Salary Description25.00 per hour