Food Truck Manager - Doug's Fish Fry

Cortland, NY & Surrounding Counties

About Doug's Fish Fry: Doug's Fish Fry has been serving the Cortland community for over 30 years and has expanded to bring our quality seafood directly to events throughout the region with our mobile food trucks. We're seeking an energetic Food Truck Manager to lead one of our two food truck operations.

Position Overview: This unique management role combines restaurant operations expertise with the excitement of mobile food service and community events. You'll manage a food truck operation that serves an average of 6-9 events weekly across 8 surrounding counties, bringing Doug's Fish Fry experience directly to our customers at festivals, fairs, and special events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of food truck operations including staffing, inventory, and service execution
• Drive the food truck and trailer to various event locations
• Coordinate daily supply pickups from our Cortland restaurant location
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create positive event experiences
• Manage food and labor costs while maintaining quality standards
• Lead and develop your food truck team
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance at all events

What We're Looking For:

• Restaurant management experience (full service, fast casual, or solid QSR background)
• Food truck, catering, or events experience is a huge plus
• Personable with exceptional customer service and staff management skills
• Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Experience managing food and labor costs
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a DOT physical (we cover the cost)
• Comfortable driving a truck and trailer

Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 12-hour days (some weeks may include up to 9 events with occasional double-event days)

Compensation & Benefits:

• $22/hr + overtime. 48hr work weeks, Approx $60,000/yr
• 2 - 3 weeks paid vacation

Training: Comprehensive training provided at our Cortland location and on the food truck