Area Manager || Fort Benning, GA at Rolling Hills Food Services, LLC

Columbus, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Operational Oversight, Compliance, Quality Management, Financial Management, Resource Management, Talent Development, Customer Relations, Safety Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Food Safety, Budget Management, HACCP Protocols, Contract Compliance, Inspection Readiness

Industry

Description

Position Title: Area Manager – Dining Facilities Location: Fort Benning, Georgia Position Overview The Area Manager provides senior operational oversight for multiple dining facilities at Fort Benning. This role is responsible for ensuring contract compliance, operational consistency, financial performance, and high-quality food service delivery across assigned facilities. The Area Manager serves as a key liaison between installation leadership, project management, quality control, and DFAC leadership teams in support of mission readiness. Key Responsibilities Operational Oversight * Provide leadership and oversight for multiple dining facilities to ensure consistent, efficient, and mission-aligned operations. * Support DFAC Managers and General Managers in meeting performance, service, and contractual requirements. * Monitor daily operations and address escalated operational issues. Compliance & Quality Management * Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, Army regulations, food safety standards, HACCP protocols, and organizational policies. * Partner with Quality Control and Safety teams to resolve findings and implement corrective actions. * Maintain inspection readiness and support audits and reviews. Financial & Resource Management * Oversee labor management, food costs, inventory controls, and budget adherence across assigned facilities. * Review financial and operational reports, analyze trends, and implement corrective actions as needed. * Support procurement activities and vendor performance management. Leadership & Talent Development * Lead, coach, and develop DFAC leadership teams, including succession planning and performance management. * Support recruitment, onboarding, and training efforts to maintain staffing levels aligned with operational needs. * Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Stakeholder & Customer Relations * Serve as a primary point of contact for installation leadership and client representatives. * Address customer concerns and service issues promptly and professionally. * Maintain effective communication across internal departments and external partners. Safety & Risk Management * Enforce workplace safety standards and support risk mitigation initiatives. * Ensure corrective actions are implemented following incidents, inspections, or audits. Qualifications Experience * Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in institutional dining, food service operations, or military dining facilities. * Experience managing multi-site operations preferred. Knowledge & Skills * Strong knowledge of DFAC operations, government contracts, and regulatory compliance. * Proven ability to manage budgets, labor, and operational performance. * Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Certifications * ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required. * Additional food safety or management certifications preferred. Additional Information This position requires flexibility to support early mornings, weekends, and operational surges. The Area Manager plays a critical role in ensuring consistent service delivery and mission readiness across Fort Benning dining facilities. #IND Qualifications Qualifications Experience * Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in institutional dining, food service operations, or military dining facilities. * Experience managing multi-site operations preferred. Knowledge & Skills * Strong knowledge of DFAC operations, government contracts, and regulatory compliance. * Proven ability to manage budgets, labor, and operational performance. * Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Certifications * ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required. * Additional food safety or management certifications preferred. Additional Information This position requires flexibility to support early mornings, weekends, and operational surges. The Area Manager plays a critical role in ensuring consistent service delivery and mission readiness across Fort Benning dining facilities. #IND

Responsibilities

The Area Manager provides operational oversight for multiple dining facilities, ensuring compliance and high-quality food service delivery. This role involves monitoring daily operations, supporting DFAC managers, and addressing escalated issues.