Food Services Manager jobs in Illinois

• Cascades the vision of the organization to all accounts and account personnel, ensuring the vision, values and founding principles are effectively communicated, understood and practiced. 
• Demonstrates commitment to Quest’s vision, values and founding principles through actions on a daily basis. 
• Drives the achievement of operating goals, profitability and sustainability. 
• Provides day-to-day leadership and management to Unit Leadership and hourly team members within the assigned district. 
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company. 
• Represent Quest with clients, customers, and business partners consistent with our Mission, Vision, and Values. 
• Supports the development of leadership talent.  Builds a pipeline of management candidates to support Quest’s growth and sustainability. 
• Ensures unit-level operating budgets are in place and met through a system of planning and control procedures; participates in budget and forecast process as needed. 
• Implements and maintains standards of quality for all areas of the dining services/hospitality operation; assists in the development and on-going analysis of each account's dining services/hospitality quality plan. 
• Ensures systems are in place to train and develop all Unit Level leadership and hourly team members.  
• Ensures that all areas of the dining services operations are in compliance with Quest’s health and safety standards, as well as state and local health codes. 
• Ensures all company and account purchasing policies and procedures are in effect; that, through correct menu planning, receiving, and storage, maximum utilization of company resources is attained; quality specifications are adhered to. 
• Provides hands-on support as needed. 
• Stay abreast of the competition by analyzing quarterly market analysis and consistent research of menu trends. 
• Educate clients with regular meetings and transparent, accountable relationship management efforts. 
• Perform other duties as required. 

NSLP K-12 District Manager Requirements:   

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of National School Lunch Program experience 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 
• For External hire, minimum of five to seven years of multi-account management as District Manager or above. 
• For Internal hire, minimum of 6 months (24 months preferred) as a Unit Leader or above with Quest FMS, must be in good company standing and have a proven track record of performance     
• Extensive experience in the food service industry including a vast knowledge of establishing client relations and maintaining long term client relationships 
• Exemplary leadership skills 
• Expertise of the P&L impact and accounting practices 
• Possess excellent training and development skills and extensive opening experience of new accounts  (Requires presentation skills where revenue generating ideas and/or menu tastings are presented and discussed)   
• Experience with cost controls, sanitation and safety is required 
• Strong communication and client management skills 
• Solid knowledge of financials  
• Proficient in MS Office 
• Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Service Manager) 
• Ability to travel across state lines via automobile and or air as necessary to support out of state client accounts or participate in sales site surveys, etc. 

NSLP K-12 District Manager Full Time Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision  
• Yearly Bonus 
• 401k   
• PTO   
• Paid Unused Sick Time   
• (8) Company Paid Holidays   
• Shoes for Crews Annual Credit   
• Free Meals   
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Life & AD&D Insurance   
• Career Path Growth and more! 

There are full-time and part-time positions available. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, please visit our website at https://www.questfms.com/.   

Quest Food Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.