Food Service Lead
Core
Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and direction to a team of Food Service Specialists responsible for restaurant operations across deli, QSR, and FSR concepts within assigned regions.
Role type
Senior IC food service operations lead
Builds
Consistent execution of food programs and measurable results in sales, margin, labor, inventory, and EBITDA for TA travel center restaurants
Domain
Retail / Food Service / Hospitality
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> operational performance and financial results
Required skills
Team leadership and coaching, Financial acumen (P&L, budgeting), Operational strategy, Brand compliance management, Data analysis, Change leadership
Preferred skills
Multi-unit operations experience, ServSafe certification, Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Food Specialists; Drive targeted EBITDA, sales, margin, and labor efficiency; Ensure brand compliance and audit readiness; Partner with cross-functional teams on program rollout; Model safety-first culture and reinforce operational standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC