Southern - Something Extra in Onsite Dining
Something Extra
Patty Marrella has been giving something extra to Southern customers for 35 years. Hired as a high school student in the early ‘70s, Patty is the main server on the breakfast and lunch line at the Cleveland Federal Building. She serves up great food with a smile—to customers whose names she knows and whose lives she cares about. Patty was recently honored by the company—and her customers—for her years of dedicated service.
Careers

Whether you’re an onsite dining veteran or just starting out, Southern offers excellent career opportunities to qualified candidates. As a growing company, we continually accept resumes for positions listed, as well as other positions that may be open within our organization.

Qualified candidates must be willing to consistently deliver the Southern “something extra”—including strong attention-to-detail and commitment to excellence in everything they do. In addition, candidates must be service-oriented and enthusiastic about the opportunity to work as a member of a team known in the industry for its care and personal commitment.

Please complete this form and attach your resume, and thank you for your interest in Southern.

Human Resources Contact
Laura Farrell, Human Resources Manager
205-871-8000 ext. 0530
Laura.Farrell@southernfoodservice.com

Southern Foodservice Management is an equal opportunity employer.

The Foodservice Director is responsible for day-to-day management of onsite dining services at a Southern client site, with overall responsibility for delivering great food, service and value, and a pleasant dining experience to customers.

Responsibilities include purchasing; production supervision; employee supervision, training and development; safety and sanitation management; scheduling; menu development and management; customer service and customer relations; operation to unit budget; and in unit execution of marketing and merchandising plan.

Qualifications include a degree in foodservice management or related field or 5+ years of experience in management position in a similar environment. Must be proficient in industry best practices including food production and sanitation, HACCP standards, cost and inventory control, marketing and merchandising, and others. Strong communication and leadership skills necessary. Computer skills a plus.

Benefits include competitive salary, paid vacation, paid holidays, comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401K, credit union membership.

Please complete this form and attach your resume, and thank you for your interest in Southern.

The Assistant Foodservice Director supports the site Foodservice Director and is assigned many of the same responsibilities. This position is considered a Director-in-Training, and the person in this role is responsible for learning the essential job functions of the Foodservice Director—including keeping customers satisfied.

Responsibilities include purchasing; production supervision; employee supervision, training and development; safety and sanitation management; scheduling; menu development and management; customer service and customer relations; operation to unit budget; and in unit execution of marketing and merchandising plan, under the direction of the Director.

Qualifications include a degree in foodservice management or related field or 3+ years of experience in management position in a similar environment. Must be familiar with and ready to learn about industry best practices including food production and sanitation, HACCP standards, cost and inventory control, marketing and merchandising, and others. Communication skills and leadership potential necessary. Computer skills a plus.

Benefits include competitive salary, paid vacation, paid holidays, comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401K, credit union membership.

Please complete this form and attach your resume, and thank you for your interest in Southern.

The Catering Manager is responsible for managing catering and special event services at a Southern client site, and offering that “something extra” that makes Southern stand out.

Responsibilities include management and execution of all unit catering operations; order-taking; planning; presentation; sanitation; menu planning and equipment management.

Qualifications include culinary training (preferred) and 3+ years experience in catering operations. Must be proficient in catering presentation and industry best practices. Strong organizational and communications skills necessary.

Benefits include competitive salary, paid vacation, paid holidays, comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401K, credit union membership.

Please complete this form and attach your resume, and thank you for your interest in Southern.

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The Chef oversees all kitchen activity, with responsibility for serving the quality, innovative food that keeps customers excited, and coming back for more.

Responsibilities include production and management of a high quality menu; training and supervision of kitchen staff; menu planning and recipe development; food presentation and merchandising; kitchen safety; and sanitation.

Qualifications include a culinary degree from accredited school (preferred) or post-secondary culinary arts training program and 3+ years experience. Strong skills in production, presentation and merchandising necessary. Strong communication and leadership skills necessary.

Benefits include competitive salary, paid vacation, paid holidays, comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401K, credit union membership.

Please complete this form and attach your resume, and thank you for your interest in Southern.

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