Assistant Dining Manager

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Job Title:
Assistant Dining Manager

Department:
Student Life | Dining Services

The Assistant Dining Manager assists in the management of a university dining unit. The unit may have multiple styles of service including traditional cafeteria, grab and go service, retail, or convenience store. The operation serves approximately 2,500 students, staff and guests each day; supervises as many as 10-15 full-time regular employees and up to 300 part-time student employees in a diversity-valued organization; supervises the production and service of food to students, staff, guests, and special groups and in addition manages the procurement and inventory of food and related goods; supervises service and customer relations; responsible for meals being served in accordance with prescribed standards; responsible for overall performance management and supervision of employees; supervises the quality and quantity of food items produced; orders product; takes inventories; supervises inspection of incoming food and supplies; orients, trains and coaches all employees in all aspects of facility operations; supervises all staff according to prescribed customer service standards ensuring prompt, effective and courteous customer service for all guests; manages the student managers and the student personnel program; works weekends, various hours, special events, and holidays as business need dictates.  

Minimum Education Required:

High School diploma or GED.

Qualifications
Required: 4 years of experience in food service; 1-3 years of direct supervisory experience; 3 years direct customer service experience; knowledge of ServSafe Sanitation guidelines or similar food handler program; excellent customer service skills, ability to read and interpret documents such as receipts, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Desired: Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field. 6 years of experience in food service. 3-5 years in food service management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience working with HACCP principles; experience managing Classified Civil Service, bargaining union member employees, and student staff; knowledge of computerized ordering systems; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Additional Information:

This position would support Traditions at Kennedy, an all-you-care-to-eat dining facility with multiple styles of service that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to approximately 4,000 guests a day.

MISSION

The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society. 

Location:
Kennedy Commons (0105)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
Varying Shifts

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