Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable Strong supervisory leadership, management, and coaching skills Strong communication skills both written and verbal Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer, and associate levels Excellent financial budgetary, accounting, and computational skills Proficient computer skills to include various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the Internet ServSafe Certified. Key Responsibilities Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account Interviews, hires, and trains associates, plans, assigns, and directs work, appraises performance, rewards, and disciplines associates, addresses complaints, and resolves problems Prepares and manages annual budget Utilize company systems for completion of required daily, weekly, monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll, time-keeping, etc.