Head of Facility Management (Catering/Food Service) | Bereichsleiter*in Einrichtungen

AWO "Küche mit Herz" gGmbH

Bleicherode, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published Oct 26, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves leading and organizing an entire food service facility, focusing on providing fresh and diverse meals daily to schools, kindergartens, seniors, and guests. The Head of Facility Management will oversee all operational areas, including the kitchen, administration, food distribution, and delivery service. Key responsibilities include ensuring culinary excellence, managing efficient inventory control in cooperation with the kitchen management, and holding commercial accountability for cost control and budgeting. The successful candidate will be responsible for team leadership, motivation, and personnel recruitment, while also developing new offerings like school/kindergarten catering and meal delivery services. This position offers a stable, full-time, and permanent opportunity to exercise creative freedom and leadership within a supportive and values-driven environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Hotel Management/Catering or comparable qualification, or a professional qualification in the large-scale kitchen/catering industry. Additional qualifications in HACCP/Food Safety, Hygiene Certificates, and Cost and Quality Management are required.

Experience

  • Professional experience in a leadership role
  • Experience in community catering or gastronomy is ideal
  • Professional experience in large-scale kitchen/catering industry (if no academic degree)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Permanent full-time contract required.