Job Description
Job Title: Food truck manager
Reports To
Owner
Job Summary
Food Truck Manager Job Description
A Food Truck Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of a mobile food business, ensuring efficient service, high-quality food preparation, and compliance with health and safety regulations ZipRecruiter. This role is critical when the owner is not operating the truck themselves, as the manager is responsible for running the business smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Oversight: Manage all aspects of food service operations, including commercial kitchen and on-the-road activities Mobile Cuisine.
- Menu & Pricing: Plan menus, set product prices, and adjust based on customer preferences and profitability Mobile Cuisine.
- Staff Management: Hire, recruit, train, and supervise cooks, food preparers, cashiers, and other staff; maintain schedules and ensure proper sanitation procedures Mobile Cuisine
- Inventory & Supply Management: Plan for and purchase daily food supplies; coordinate with vendors; maintain perishable goods and equipment Toast.
- Food Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local health codes; inspect equipment, supplies, and work areas bestcareerguide.com.
- Customer Service: Respond to customer feedback, address complaints, and maintain a positive dining experience Mobile Cuisine.
- Equipment Maintenance: Keep refrigerators, stoves, prep tables, and cookware in good working order Mobile Cuisine.
- Financial Management: Maintain records of food production, inventory, income/expense, and personnel; prepare payroll and complete required paperwork Mobile Cuisine.
- Marketing & Scheduling: Coordinate locations, marketing efforts, and special events
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g., ServSafe)
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Creativity in menu development and customer service
- Proficiency in inventory and budget management
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills bestcareerguide.com.
Why It Matters
A skilled food truck manager can turn a small mobile kitchen into a profitable, customer-focused brand by balancing operational efficiency, quality control, and customer satisfaction Toast.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Cooking: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
