Employment

Job posted: Sept. 22, 2025
Compensation: $25/hr
Hours: 25 hrs/week; includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

The Food Service Assistant Manager supports daily operations across Calvary’s Bistro, Catering, and Coffee Shop, while participating in a structured development plan to assume the Food Service Manager role. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong hospitality instincts, financial acumen, and the ability to coach staff and volunteers. This role is designed to align with and ultimately succeed the current Food Service Manager scope for Bistro/Catering/Coffee Shop.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations

• Serve as floor lead for opening/closing, shift execution, and guest experience.
• Ensure standards for food quality, speed of service, cleanliness, and safety are consistently met.
• Coordinate staffing and daily task assignments for Bistro, Catering, and Coffee Shop.

Training & Transition (Manager-in-Training)

• Complete a structured cross-training plan (target 6–12 months) to assume full manager duties.
• Gradually take ownership of: cash controls and bank deposits; monthly business reporting; vendor accounts and invoicing; pricing and food-cost tracking; menu updates with the Chef; scheduling; performance reviews; and timecard approvals.
• Act as back-up to the Manager; step into the acting manager role as assigned.

Financial & Inventory Management

• Maintain budgets for units and events; monitor food, labor, and operating costs.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory counts, and par levels; maintain equipment and smallwares.
• Process vendor invoices timely; set up/manage vendor accounts; help establish pricing and track food costs.

Menu, Events & Coordination

• Collaborate with the Chef to plan, cost, and execute menus for retail and catered events.
• Staff and manage on-campus events (church, school/daycare lunches, house accounts) with excellence.
• Submit marketing/media requests to promote offerings and events.

People & Culture

• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and coach team members; model hospitality and teamwork.
• Conduct and/or contribute to performance reviews and staff development plans.
• Foster a positive, service-oriented culture that aligns with Calvary’s mission and values.

Safety, Compliance & Systems

• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards; maintain required logs and checklists.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and church policies; complete required paperwork.
• Use POS, scheduling, and reporting tools (e.g., Word, Excel, resource scheduling software).

Qualifications

• Experience: 4–6 years in food service (retail/café/catering), including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Education: High school diploma required; college coursework/degree preferred.
• Skills: Proven leadership, organization, and communication abilities; calm under pressure. Strong hospitality focus and customer service judgment. Basic budgeting, cost control, and inventory skills; proficiency with Word/Excel and POS/scheduling tools.
• Certifications: Current ServSafe Manager (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
• Other: Ability to work variable hours (Sundays/special events); commitment to Calvary’s mission; successful background check.

Physical Demands
Prolonged standing/walking; frequent reaching, stooping, kneeling; ability to lift/move up to ~35 lbs; occasional pushing/pulling of carts or tables; visual acuity for kitchen tasks and POS work.

Success Indicators

• Meets training milestones and demonstrates readiness to assume Manager responsibilities within the planned timeframe.
• Achieves target food/labor cost controls and on-time, accurate reporting.
• Maintains audit-ready safety/sanitation standards.
• Builds a reliable, high-morale team and positive guest feedback.

*This position description reflects the role’s primary duties but is not exhaustive; responsibilities may evolve based on ministry needs.*