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Metz Culinary Management is a prominent and rapidly growing company specializing in onsite dining and support services. As one of the fastest expanding firms in the food service industry, Metz Culinary has established itself as a leader known for its commitment to quality and excellence in service. With a team of over 7,000 dedicated employees, Metz Culinary fosters a family-driven culture that emphasizes restaurant-inspired hospitality in all aspects of its operations. The company values leadership that embodies strong principles, attributes, and a strategic focus, creating an environment conducive to personal growth, enrichment, and career success for its team members. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Food Service Director/General Manager who thrives in a busy commercial kitchen and café operations environment. The successful candidate will bring a polished, professional identity coupled with a winning attitude, perfect for leading a dynamic team. This position is ideal for someone with experience in contract dining food service settings such as hospitals, schools, colleges, senior living communities, or corporate dining accounts. The Food Service Director/General Manager will have overall responsibility for the food service operations, including instituting company cycle menus and recipes, overseeing purchasing processes, managing employee personnel programs, scheduling, bookkeeping, customer and client relations, and ensuring food preparation, service, and sanitation meet the highest standards. The role demands accountability for the total operational results and requires a leader who can balance day-to-day management with strategic oversight. Reporting directly to Client Administration and the District Manager, the Food Service Director/General Manager plays a critical role in maintaining Metz Culinary Management's reputation for excellence and hospitality. Key skills and experience sought include more than three years in a food service management role encompassing both front and back-of-house operations. The candidate should be knowledgeable about retail sales and POS systems, have catering management experience, impeccable communication skills, and a solid understanding of restaurant management. Further, thorough knowledge of menu implementation paired with creative presentation ideas is essential. The ability to build and maintain a strong team through effective recruitment and retention programs is highly valued. Technology savviness stands out as an important trait, as does holding a hospitality degree, which is considered a strong asset. Metz Culinary Management prides itself on offering an atmosphere filled with opportunity and benefits aimed at supporting employees as an employer of choice. The company culture ensures every team member feels supported and valued, reinforcing a positive working environment every day. As a family-driven company, Metz Culinary is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences combined with warm hospitality to every client and customer it serves. This position is located at 345 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland, and is a vital part of the company’s expanding footprint in the food service sector, offering a rewarding career path for a dedicated professional ready to elevate their career to new heights.

• 3 plus years of experience in food service management
• experience in front and back-of-house operations
• knowledge of retail sales and POS systems
• catering management experience
• excellent communication skills
• strong restaurant management knowledge
• creative menu implementation skills
• ability to build and retain teams
• proficient with technology
• hospitality degree preferred