Food Service General Manager

Food Service Manager

The DeLallo Italian Marketplace has been an innovator in retail Italian food for 75 years.  As we continue to progress to provide the best experience for our current and new customers we will be embarking on opening a foodservice destination within our store.  The general manager’s role will be part of the foundation for executing and managing this business within our retail location.   

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the finalization of the menu and layout of the foodservice department.
• Create and write job descriptions.  
• Develop and implement a detailed training program for all stations and positions.
• Write and implement food safety policies and programs with DeLallo QC staff.
• Develop and implement operating procedures for ordering, labor scheduling, food prep and service.
• Staff scheduling and task station assignments for all hours of operation.
• Responsibility for ordering, inventory and reporting of operation.
• Report analysis and future planning according to trends.
• Management of all shifts and active participation in all aspects of the operation.
• Future menu development, promotion and marketing participation.

Candidate Characteristics

• Must excel at team building and leadership. 
• Excellent communicator who takes responsibility.
• Detail focused and committed to consistency in relation to food quality and customer service.
• Goal driven.

Education, Experience and Guidelines

• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• Degree in Restaurant management from culinary institution or four year college preferred.
• Serve Safe Food Certification a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience as a foodservice manager.
• Proven track record in cost effective management of complete operation. 
• Computer competency in POS software and Microsoft excel.
• Ability to do manual work efficiently and at a fast pace.
• Weekend work mandatory.

Why DeLallo

You’ll be working in an upscale specialty Italian grocery store, with an abundance of opportunities to meet and provide a great experience for guests. You will work with an amazing team that helps and supports one another to make sure the job gets done. 

Compensation

• Competitive wages
• Bi-weekly pay
• 401k with company match

Time Off

• Paid time off (can be cashed out in lieu of time off, if desired)
• Paid holidays off: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas

Health Insurance & Ancillary Benefits (available after 14 days for full time employees)

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Hospital Indemnity
• Term Life Insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Free flu shots (all employees)

Life Events

• Short- term and Long-term disability
• Accident
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial, Work/Life)

Career Opportunities

• Career Advancement
• Opportunities to transfer to other locations or departments
• Training & Development
• Individualized Leadership Training Opportunities
• Individualized Intern Development

Team Member Perks

• Referral Program
• On-Line Purchase Discount
• 50% of meal purchases while working

Founded in 1950, the George DeLallo Company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of specialty Italian and Mediterranean foods. As pioneers and leaders of the industry, we have expanded from our beginnings in Jeannette, PA, as a roadside Italian marketplace to multiple locations. Our corporate office and distribution center is in Mount Pleasant, PA, where we lead our national sales teams and operate our fleet to service customers. We operate three olive and antipasto production facilities in Mount Pleasant, Penn, PA, and Oroville, CA. In addition, we own and operate our very own olive orchard in Oroville, CA, as well as an industrial bakery in Bridgeville, PA.

The tenured team at DeLallo is enthusiastic about the continued growth and innovation of our company. Because our owners participate in day-to-day operations, dedicated team members who exhibit a strong work ethic, teamwork and professionalism are recognized and can more rapidly further their careers. As our company continues to grow, so does our need to build a solid team who offers experience, education and specialization to key fields of operation and who can continue to drive innovation. DeLallo provides quality products and programs to create partnerships with customers, to build brand loyalty with consumers and to give employees a sense of pride in the products that they bring to the market—to delight their neighbors with innovative, authentic and wholesome foods.