- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Human Resources
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Are you a culinary-trained professional ready to step into leadership?
Personal Touch Food Service, Inc. is looking for a passionate, driven individual to join our team as a Manager in Training. This is your opportunity to build real management skills in a supportive environment — with a direct path to running your own account.
About the Role
As a Manager in Training, you'll work alongside experienced food service leaders across all areas of our operations — from kitchen production and menu development to staff supervision and client relations. Our structured, 90–180 day rotational program is designed to fast-track your growth from culinary professional to confident manager.
This is a full-time position operating during the school year, giving you a consistent, predictable schedule aligned with our educational food service accounts.
What You'll Do
Kitchen & Operations
• Lead and assist in daily meal production, following established menus and quality standards
• Rotate through all kitchen and service stations to master every aspect of operations
• Ensure food safety, HACCP compliance, and ServSafe standards are upheld at all times
Team Leadership
• Shadow managers in scheduling, coaching, and directing kitchen and front-of-house staff
• Run pre-shift meetings and help onboard new team members
• Build a positive, collaborative team culture every day
Culinary Creativity
• Collaborate on seasonal menus and new recipe development
• Bring fresh ideas that reflect current food trends and meet client needs
• Support themed events and special dining experiences
Business & Client Relations
• Learn food and labor cost management to hit budgetary goals
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and vendor coordination
• Build strong relationships with on-site client contacts and respond to their feedback
Requirements
What We're Looking For
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management — preferred
• 1–2 years of experience in a food service or restaurant setting
• A natural leader who's eager to learn and grow
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
