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Position Description

Do you share a passion for good food and building community? Are you energized by the idea of bringing healthy, affordable meals to people in our community? If so, then A Place at the Table (Table) wants you to lead our exciting new venture – The Travelin’ Table Food Truck.

Job summary: 

A Place at the Table (Table) is a non-profit pay what you can cafe that is located in downtown Raleigh. Our  mission is to provide community and good food for all regardless of means.The food truck will operate out of commissary kitchen and cafe space and will provide on-site catering for non-profit partner orgs, corporate sponsors, and special events. 

The Travelin’ Table Food Truck Lead will serve as a leadership figure on a single truck level. They shall instill

Table’s mission and exhibit its traits throughout their duties. The Truck Lead will be responsible for daily

operations for the promotion and betterment of Travelin’ Table’s business model. The truck lead will manage

the organization which shall be inclusive, and responsible to its clients, guests, volunteers, board of directors, and employees.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Follow and manage the company culture that is in lock step with Table’s mission
• Assume responsibility for the daily operations of the food truck
• Lead subordinates within the individual location
• Coordination and execution of plans set by the General Manager and Exec. Director
• coordinate and execute strategies to improve and grow Table’s mission and outreach within the
• community
• Organize daily load in/out requirements
• Forge and maintain relationships with vendor partners, and procurement groups
• Follow all designated food safety initiatives
• Participate in daily operations of the food truck
• Drive the truck
• Preparation of all foods and beverages
• Assist on the truck daily
• Operate POS System daily on the truck

Qualifications: 

• Proven experience in a role in a food truck based environment.
• Proven experience in restaurant and hospitality businesses
• Culinary Background required
• Strong understanding of daily food truck needs
• Be able to think “Outside of the Box”
• Outstanding organizational and leadership ability
• Experience with or ability to train driving large commercial vehicles
• Excellent oral, and written communication skills

Competencies:

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Clean driving record
• Ability to travel outside of “Normal” work area
• Ability to coordinate and manage large groups of people

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, and local laws. 

Pay Negotiation Policy

We Strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We also have no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles.

How To Apply

This is a full time position with competitive pay. Successful candidates must meet requirements of the background check process and substance screening policy. Submit resume, cover letter, salary history and expectations for consideration to jobs@tableraleigh.org. Please include the Position Title in the subject line of the email. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. A Place at the Table reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls or walk-ins accepted. 

This Position Description is not meant to be all-inclusive and is subject to change.

Any changes to this position description must be approved by the Personnel Committee.

Position Description

Do you share a passion for good food and building community? Are you energized by the idea of bringing healthy, affordable meals to people in our community? If so, then A Place at the Table (Table) wants you to lead our exciting new venture – The Travelin’ Table Food Truck.

What is A Place at the Table?

A Place at the Table (Table) is a non-profit pay-what-you-can cafe that is located in downtown Raleigh. Our mission is to provide community and good food for all regardless of means. We have a welcoming and inviting space that provides an opportunity for all people to experience conversation and community while enjoying an excellent, fresh, and healthy meal.  

Job summary:  

The General Manager for this new venture, The Travelin’ Table Food Truck, will serve as the leadership figure on a single truck level, bringing Table’s mission to life outside of the four walls. They shall instill Table’s core values throughout their managerial duties. The General Manager will be responsible for assisting in the creation and implementation of strategic systems for the promotion and betterment of The Travelin’ Table’s business model. They will be responsible for ensuring success of the truck and staff, while operating out of a commissary kitchen to provide on-site catering for non-profit partner orgs, corporate sponsors, and special events. 

Principal duties and responsibilities: 

• Follow and manage the company culture of Table’s mission and core values
• Assume responsibility for overall financial performance of the individual truck and commissary
• Lead department managers and subordinates within the individual location
• Coordination and execution of plans set by the Executive Director and advisory board/board of
• directors
• Develop and coordinate strategies to improve and grow Table’s mission and outreach within the

community

• Build relationships with our nonprofit partners, youth, and volunteers
• Build and manage an effective leadership team of managers, employees, and volunteers
• Forge and maintain relationships with vendor partners, and procurement groups
• Oversee and coordinate food safety initiatives
• Create and execute plans for long term growth and sustainability
• Create and execute plans to achieve sales and revenue forecasts
• Create and execute a plan for sales and event bookings
• Devise and implement remedial actions for seen and unforeseen issues and apply crisis management when necessary
• Assist on the truck when necessary or required

Qualifications:  

• Proven experience in a role in a food truck based environment.
• Proven experience in restaurant and hospitality businesses
• Culinary Background Preferred
• Strong understanding of daily food truck needs
• Be able to think “Outside of the Box”
• Outstanding organizational and leadership ability
• Experience with or ability to train driving large commercial vehicles
• Excellent oral, and written communication skills

Competencies:

• Able to encourage and motivate others, & build relationships inside and outside the organization
• Able to prioritize, make decisions quickly that are sound, and exercise good judgment  
• Proficiency in MS Office and similar software
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. on occasion
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Clean driving record
• Ability to travel outside of “Normal” work area
• Ability to coordinate and manage large groups of people

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, and local laws. 

Pay Negotiation Policy

We Strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We also have no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles.

How To Apply

This is a full time position with competitive pay. Successful candidates must meet requirements of the background check process and substance screening policy. Submit resume, cover letter, salary history and expectations for consideration to jobs@tableraleigh.org. Please include the Position Title in the subject line of the email. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. A Place at the Table reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls or walk-ins accepted. 

This Position Description is not meant to be all-inclusive and is subject to change.

Any changes to this position description must be approved by the Personnel Committee.

 Position Description

Do you share a passion for good food and building community? Are you energized by the idea of bringing healthy, affordable meals to people in our community? If so, then A Place at the Table (Table) wants you to lead our exciting new venture – The Travelin’ Table Food Truck.

Job summary:  

A Place at the Table (Table) is a non-profit pay what you can cafe that is located in downtown Raleigh. Our  mission is to provide community and good food for all regardless of means.The food truck will operate out of commissary kitchen and cafe space and will provide on-site catering for non-profit partner orgs, corporate sponsors, and special events. 

The Assistant Manager for Travelin’ Table Food Truck will serve as a leadership figure on a single truck level. They shall instill Table’s mission and exhibit its traits throughout their duties. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for assisting in the creation and implementation of strategic systems for the promotion and betterment of Travelin’ Table’s business model. The Assistant manager will take direct control of the food truck when present and serve as the point person while on shift.

Principal duties and responsibilities: 

• Follow and manage the company culture that is in lock step with Table’s mission
• Assume responsibility for daily financial performance of the individual truck and commissary
• Lead department subordinates within the individual location
• Coordination and execution of plans set by the Executive Director and General Manager
• Develop and coordinate strategies to improve and grow Table’s mission and outreach within the
• community
• Lead and manage an effective leadership team of employees, and volunteers
• Forge and maintain relationships with vendor partners, and procurement groups
• Oversee and coordinate food safety initiatives
• Create and execute plans for daily truck and commissary operation
• Create and execute plans to achieve sales and revenue forecasts
• Devise and implement remedial actions for seen and unforeseen issues and apply crisis management when necessary
• Assist on the truck when necessary or required
• Drive the truck daily

Qualifications:  

• Proven experience in a role in a food truck based environment.
• Proven experience in restaurant and hospitality businesses
• Culinary Background Required
• Strong understanding of daily food truck needs
• Be able to think “Outside of the Box”
• Outstanding organizational and leadership ability
• Experience with or ability to train driving large commercial vehicles
• Excellent oral, and written communication skills

Competencies:

• Proficiency in MS Office and similar software
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. on occasion
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Clean driving record
• Ability to travel outside of “Normal” work area
• Ability to coordinate and manage large groups of people 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, and local laws. 

Pay Negotiation Policy

We Strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We also have no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles.

How To Apply

This is a full time position with competitive pay. Successful candidates must meet requirements of the background check process and substance screening policy. Submit resume, cover letter, salary history and expectations for consideration to jobs@tableraleigh.org. Please include the Position Title in the subject line of the email. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. A Place at the Table reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls or walk-ins accepted. 

This Position Description is not meant to be all-inclusive and is subject to change.

Any changes to this position description must be approved by the Personnel Committee.