Job Description
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Food Service Assoc Dir
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Food Service Assoc Dir
Job Duties: Under the general direction of the Director of Dining & Retail Services (DRS), this position will support the University's mission by leading the department in the creation of excellent customer experience through the delivery of great food in all service areas. Provides direction for food service operations by planning and organizing daily operations, department finances, sourcing, quality control, staff, and menu development to ensure customer satisfaction. This position may serve as a public presence of DRS with responsibility for the management and professional development of the residential dining staff. This position oversees the Sandburg and Cambridge Café operations.
Dining and Retail Services is an essential services provider, and all DRS employees are part of this commitment to our residents and guests.
Key Job Responsibilities: - Assists in the development of institutional operating policies and procedures to ensure adherence to production, safe food quality, handling, and sanitation processes and procedures
- Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
- Assists in developing and auditing the unit budget
- Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit in the absence of a director
- Monitors food menus, pricing structure, service quality goals, and product development
- Assists in the development and implementation of institutional strategic planning initiatives and programs to ensure appropriate use of resources and ensures exceptional customer satisfaction
Department: Dining and Retail Services Compensation: $85,000 - 105,000 Annual Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, dietetics, nutrition, culinary arts, or related field or equivalent education and/or work experience.
- Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in a variety of foodservice operations (examples: cafeterias, catering, fast food, convenience services, food courts, concessions).
- 3+ years overseeing revenue over $3M.
- Valid Driver's License and ability to qualify to drive state of Wisconsin vehicles.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications: - Three (5) years full-time foodservice management experience in a University/College or similar foodservice operation.
- Experience with institutional food sourcing and purchasing.
- Experience with menu management and Point of Sale software systems.
- Experience managing food, labor, and supply budgets.
- Experience with budget development process and profit and loss responsibilities.
- ServSafe certification or equivalent state certification.
- Master's degree in hospitality management, business administration, dietetics, nutrition, culinary arts, or related field or equivalent education and/or work experience.
Interested candidates must submit: - A Resume addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications as listed above
- Cover Letter
The search committee will not consider resumes and/or cover letters that fail to address the qualifications, or where explanations are unclear.
Contact Information: Luke Messmann - HR Coordinator
Messmanl@uwm.edu
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Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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