Unit Manager
Company: GA Foods
Location: Daytona Beach
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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.
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