Food Service Manager Jobs in Florida
Food Service Manager jobs in Florida are open across Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville and other Florida metros, with employers like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Winn-Dixie hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Please submit your resume and a brief note describing your food service management experience, your experience opening or improving food service operations, and why you would be a strong fit for this role on this site plus email your resume and brief note to Justin@mrtcompanies.com for faster processing.
We are opening two café locations (One in Port Charlotte and one in North Venice) this month and are seeking an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Food Service Manager / Café Operations Manager to help us successfully plan, prepare, launch, and operate both locations.
Our cafés will offer a polished, welcoming customer experience with a menu that may include coffee, pastries, sandwiches, salads, soups, smoothies, açaí bowls, beer/wine, and other grab-and-go or made-to-order food and beverage items.
This is a key leadership role for someone who can take ownership, create structure, train a team, manage daily operations, and help turn a new concept into a well-run business.
Position Overview
The Food Service Manager will be responsible for helping finalize café operations prior to opening, coordinating the launch of two locations, and managing ongoing daily food service operations after opening.
We are looking for someone with strong food service, café, restaurant, or hospitality management experience who can confidently “take the reins.” The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, calm under pressure, and capable of building systems from the ground up.
This person will work closely with ownership and the existing team to help establish menus, workflows, staffing plans, ordering systems, food safety practices, training procedures, and customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities
Opening & Launch Responsibilities
- Assist ownership with preparing two café locations for opening.
- Help finalize operational workflows, service procedures, and kitchen/prep systems.
- Support menu execution, recipe consistency, portioning, food prep standards, and product presentation.
- Coordinate equipment, supplies, smallwares, ingredients, and opening inventory.
- Help establish vendor ordering routines and par levels.
- Assist with pricing, product mix, menu organization, and cost controls.
- Create opening checklists, closing checklists, prep lists, cleaning schedules, and training materials.
- Train new and existing employees on café operations, customer service, food handling, recipes, and POS use.
- Help oversee soft opening, grand opening, and early operating adjustments.
Ongoing Management Responsibilities
- Manage daily café operations across two locations.
- Supervise, train, schedule, and support café staff.
- Maintain high standards for food quality, drink quality, cleanliness, speed of service, and customer experience.
- Monitor inventory, ordering, waste, food costs, labor usage, and product availability.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department, and alcohol service requirements where applicable.
- Maintain proper opening, closing, cleaning, and cash-handling procedures.
- Hold team members accountable to standards while creating a positive work environment.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and make practical improvements.
- Communicate regularly with ownership regarding performance, staffing, customer feedback, and business needs.
- Help identify opportunities to grow sales, improve efficiency, and strengthen the café brand.
MRT Lawn and Garden Center has been family owned and operated in Venice, FL since 2003. With locations in South Venice (Englewood Rd), North Venice (US 41 Bypass N), and Port Charlotte (El Jobean Rd), MRT is growing and searching for our next team member. Want to grow alongside Florida's largest and most tropical independently owned garden centers? Apply to join the MRT family today!
Pay
- Starting at $21.00 / hour
- Bonus pay
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
Job Type
- fulltime, parttime
Education
No education required
Work location
On-site
Please submit your resume and a brief note describing your food service management experience, your experience opening or improving food service operations, and why you would be a strong fit for this role on this site plus email your resume and brief note to Justin@mrtcompanies.com for faster processing.
We are opening two café locations (One in Port Charlotte and one in North Venice) this month and are seeking an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Food Service Manager / Café Operations Manager to help us successfully plan, prepare, launch, and operate both locations.
Our cafés will offer a polished, welcoming customer experience with a menu that may include coffee, pastries, sandwiches, salads, soups, smoothies, açaí bowls, beer/wine, and other grab-and-go or made-to-order food and beverage items.
This is a key leadership role for someone who can take ownership, create structure, train a team, manage daily operations, and help turn a new concept into a well-run business.
Position Overview
The Food Service Manager will be responsible for helping finalize café operations prior to opening, coordinating the launch of two locations, and managing ongoing daily food service operations after opening.
We are looking for someone with strong food service, café, restaurant, or hospitality management experience who can confidently “take the reins.” The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, calm under pressure, and capable of building systems from the ground up.
This person will work closely with ownership and the existing team to help establish menus, workflows, staffing plans, ordering systems, food safety practices, training procedures, and customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities
Opening & Launch Responsibilities
- Assist ownership with preparing two café locations for opening.
- Help finalize operational workflows, service procedures, and kitchen/prep systems.
- Support menu execution, recipe consistency, portioning, food prep standards, and product presentation.
- Coordinate equipment, supplies, smallwares, ingredients, and opening inventory.
- Help establish vendor ordering routines and par levels.
- Assist with pricing, product mix, menu organization, and cost controls.
- Create opening checklists, closing checklists, prep lists, cleaning schedules, and training materials.
- Train new and existing employees on café operations, customer service, food handling, recipes, and POS use.
- Help oversee soft opening, grand opening, and early operating adjustments.
Ongoing Management Responsibilities
- Manage daily café operations across two locations.
- Supervise, train, schedule, and support café staff.
- Maintain high standards for food quality, drink quality, cleanliness, speed of service, and customer experience.
- Monitor inventory, ordering, waste, food costs, labor usage, and product availability.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department, and alcohol service requirements where applicable.
- Maintain proper opening, closing, cleaning, and cash-handling procedures.
- Hold team members accountable to standards while creating a positive work environment.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and make practical improvements.
- Communicate regularly with ownership regarding performance, staffing, customer feedback, and business needs.
- Help identify opportunities to grow sales, improve efficiency, and strengthen the café brand.
MRT Lawn and Garden Center has been family owned and operated in Venice, FL since 2003. With locations in South Venice (Englewood Rd), North Venice (US 41 Bypass N), and Port Charlotte (El Jobean Rd), MRT is growing and searching for our next team member. Want to grow alongside Florida's largest and most tropical independently owned garden centers? Apply to join the MRT family today!
Pay
- Starting at $21.00 / hour
- Bonus pay
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
Job Type
- fulltime, parttime
Education
No education required
Work location
On-site
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Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Food Service Manager Job Market in Florida
A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- McDonald's62
- Wendy's47
- Winn-Dixie21
- Domino's16
- Panda Restaurant16
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage193
- Hospitality & Tourism68
- Retail57
- Sports & Recreation7
- Distribution & Wholesale5
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food service manager jobs across Florida.
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Experience managing food and labor cost percentages to budget
- Proven ability to lead, schedule, and train hourly kitchen and front-of-house staff
- Familiarity with POS systems and restaurant management software
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- OSHA and local health department compliance knowledge
Food Service Manager Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How many food service manager jobs are there in Florida?
There are 293+ food service manager openings in Florida on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville. New positions post regularly as employers across Florida hire.
How much do food service managers make in Florida?
Food service managers in Florida earn a median of about $72,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $45,800 for the lowest 10% to over $113,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Florida cities have the most food service manager jobs?
Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville have the most food service manager openings in Florida right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire food service managers in Florida?
Employers hiring food service managers in Florida include McDonald's, Wendy's, and Winn-Dixie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote food service manager jobs in Florida?
Yes. About 0% of food service manager openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Florida metros.
How do I apply for food service manager jobs in Florida?
You can apply to food service manager jobs in Florida directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Florida location, then apply to each one that fits.
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