Manager of Dining Operations, The Commons

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Plans, develops, implements and oversees programs and services in the assigned University Dining's retail and/or residential dining operations on a specific campus and/or location, which may include oversight of both front and back of the house operations. Responsible the management of assigned staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides a superior dining hall experience that meets the lifestyle needs of students 

2. Ensures that KSU¿s self-operated dining program provides exceptional food variety, quality, cleanliness and freshness 

3. Assists and coordinates with maintenance staff and KSU Facilities to ensure the dining program has equipment that is well-maintained and functional at all times 

4. Responsible for labor management of assigned employees including but limited to, hiring, employee relations, performance management and scheduling 

5. Responsible for assisting department leaders in managing expenses, generating revenues, and the overall financial success of the dining program 

6. Assists leaders in implementing new culinary programs and promotions in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team 

7. Manages, trains and develops staff to include direct reports

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Other Required Qualifications
Manager ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire
Required Experience
Two (2) years of relevant work experience at a food service establishment as a supervisor or assistant manager

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Previous experience in a higher education food service setting in a supervisor or Assistant manager role

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to communicate with a variety of internal and external customers
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of and proficient in HAACP Standards
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Must be a self-starter
This position must be skilled in critical thinking, relationship building and customer service
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected].
 

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation.  Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.  Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf