Concessions Assistant Manager, UM Campus Dining

Updated: about 9 hours ago
Location: Missoula, MONTANA
Job Type: FullTime

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UM Campus Dining invites applications for a Concessions Assistant Manager to oversee all UM Concessions operations including: Washington Grizzly Stadium, The Adams Event Center, Dornblazer Track and Field, Softball, and any other location required by Intercollegiate Athletics. You will be responsible for student personnel functions including hiring, scheduling, training and development, shift supervision, evaluation and performance management. This position reports directly to the UM Concessions General Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage labor in multiple operations through effective scheduling and utilization of student management staff
  • Order supplies, food and complete monthly inventories
  • Assist with equipment purchasing, inventories of supplies and maintenance of equipment
  • Help develop and implement a complex unit operating plan, unit budget and unit assessment for UM Concessions
  • Assist in setting and maintaining high standards for receiving, producing, serving, holding, presenting and storing all food and beverage items
  • Assist with personnel management for student employees including recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management
  • Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with incoming parents and students, Intercollegiate Athletics, The Adams Event Center staff and all guests of concessions operations
  • Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment by ensuring that all sanitation, food handling and safety regulations are followed at all times
  • Administer UM Concessions employee privileges utilizing Griz Card (Blackboard) and Orbital time accounting system

Required Skills
  • Professional management and supervisory experience in a food service environment
  • Experience working in a high-volume concessions-style food service environment
  • Experience working with and maintaining a high-volume food service operation’s equipment
  • Experience working with college students as employees and guests
  • Experience with effectively training employees new to the workforce
  • Management ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
  • Experience with standard food service reports including profit and loss, labor analysis, and annual operating budgets
  • Experience with recipe development and production of high-quality food, menus, and dining experiences
  • Experience working within a union environment
  • Experience in addressing personnel issues and dealing effectively with conflict
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills at a professional level
  • Excellent computer skills and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, spread sheets, POS, and food management systems like CBORD

Minimum Required Experience
  • Three (3) years related experience. One (1) of those years must be in a high volume, restaurant, coffee, or catering operation.
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Leadership and management experience and training

Preferred Qualifications
  • College or university food service experience 

About UM Campus Dining and UM

Mission - To advance student success through exceptional dining experiences.

Vision – Innovative cuisine to inspire your world.

Shared Values and Guiding Principles

  • IMPACT:  We commit to local, regional, and global environmental stewardship through sustainable business practices and agricultural economic development in Montana and our region. 
  • PARTNERSHIPS:  We cultivate collaborative partnerships with our on- and off-campus colleagues in support of the University’s mission.
  • INCLUSIVITY:  We respect and celebrate the contributions, rights, and dignity of our diverse employees and guests.
  • GUEST SERVICE:  The people we serve are our guests. We will exceed our guests’ expectations.
  • EXCELLENCE:  We exhibit passion, professionalism, integrity, loyalty, responsiveness, fiscal responsibility and innovation. We affirm, cultivate and value our employees through professional development.

The University of Montana is a flagship, R1 research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.  The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.


Position Details

Position Title:               Culinary Services Assistant Manager

Position Number:         101720

Department:                  UM Campus Dining

Work Schedule:            Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week),

 Shifts varies upon event needs, 12 months/year

Salary:                           $19.438/hr.

Union Affiliation:          FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period:   Six months minimum

Benefits Include :            Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan,

 partial tuition waiver, and wellness program. 

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.


How to Apply

Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.

A complete application Includes:

  • Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
  • Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
  • Three (3) Professional References – names and contact information
  • *Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application.  Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.


    Missoula, Montana, United States