Unit Manager

Unit Operations Manager – Food Service

For over fifty years, GA Foods has been creating and delivering high-quality, nutritious, and well-balanced meals to seniors, children, the military, and emergency response programs. We set ourselves apart with flavorful menus tailored to our clients’ palates, a delivery service unmatched by the competition, and a "One Team" attitude.

The GA Foods team is a diverse and energetic group based in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, with locations stretching from California to New Jersey, Texas to Georgia, and more. We are one of the fastest-growing companies in our industry. We thrive on our "One Team" culture and promote teamwork and leadership throughout the organization. Looking for a job that will challenge and motivate you to achieve your highest potential? You’ve come to the right place.

We are hiring a Unit Operations Manager – Food Service to lead a team of 10 employees in the Daytona Beach/Orlando area. The operation provides food service to multiple customers in the local region via our fleet of vans and trucks. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations and Distribution. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with the possibility of occasional weekend work due to customer demands or surge business. The ideal candidate must thrive under pressure and in fast-paced work situations.

The ideal candidate will have prior management experience in high-volume settings and demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, optimism, and passion. This includes persistence, increased effort in the face of obstacles, pursuit of excellence, urgency, and ambition. Candidates must also build and maintain professional, positive relationships with staff, managers, customers, and vendors. Being approachable, respectful, and empathetic is key.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations, including:
  • Food purchasing and menu planning
  • Maintaining required records: sanitation logs, production, inventory, expenses, meal counts, and personnel files
  • Full P&L accountability
  • Truck and fleet maintenance
  • Ensuring proper sanitation procedures are followed
  • Managing food service staff including cooks, preparers, and drivers
  • Ensuring food safety and quality standards
  • Responding to customer feedback
  • Planning and budgeting for meals and equipment
  • Hiring, training, and onboarding employees
  • Maintaining employee records, payroll, and compliance paperwork
  • Ensuring ERP/NAV/WIZZY/ADP system data is accurate
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build a customer-focused team
• Ensure facility cleanliness and presentation
• Monitor and control labor costs
• Provide employee training and development
• Apply food safety and HACCP best practices
• Exhibit strong leadership, communication, and time management skills
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; college education preferred
• Minimum 5 years of management experience required
• CPFM preferred
• Valid Class E driver’s license;
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOT certification
• Must pass a Level II background check
• Prior experience in food or culinary services (restaurants, catering, institutional services, etc.)

Equal Opportunity Statement

At GA Foods, we are deeply committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is our policy that all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

We base all employment decisions on merit, qualifications to perform the essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodations), and business needs.

GA Foods also provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

GA Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC (GA Foods) is proud to be a Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.