Food Service Associate Director
Food Service Associate Director Milwaukee, WI Full Time JR10009659 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 Associate Director Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Food Service Assoc Dir Job Duties: This is a high impact leadership position that requires a dynamic and innovative professional who can cultivate a culture of collaboration, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and enhanced nutrition while fostering a welcoming and inclusive dining environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests. This position serves the university's mission by leading the department in the creation of excellent customer experiences through the delivery of great food in all service areas. Under the general direction of the Director of Dining & Retail Services (DRS), this position directs and coordinates all dining and food services operations within the UWM Housing residential facilities in Sandburg and Cambridge Halls and develops pathways for future growth and development of the department. This position plans and organizes daily operations, department finances, product sourcing, quality control, and menu development to ensure customer satisfaction. This position serves as a departmental administrative liaison with internal and external stakeholders. This includes developing alignment with campus administration, operations, suppliers with responsibility for the management and professional development of the residential dining staff. Dining and Retail Services is an essential services provider to campus, and all DRS employees are part of this commitment to our residents and guests. Key Job Responsibilities: Assists in the development and implementation of institutional strategic planning initiatives and programs to ensure appropriate use of resources and ensures exceptional customer satisfaction 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 Assists in the development of institutional operating policies and procedures to ensure adherence to production, safe food quality, handling, and sanitation processes and procedures 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 Department: Dining and Retail Services Compensation: $85,000 - 105,000 Annual Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, organizational leadership, hospitality management, culinary arts, or related field or equivalent education and/or work experience -or- A minimum of 8 years of progressive management experience in a large volume residential dining environment, managing multiple venues. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in successful fiscal management and accounting practices to develop, implement, analyze, and manage annual multi-million-dollar operating budgets. Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills. Valid Driver's License and ability to qualify to drive state of Wisconsin vehicles. Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of 8 years of progressive management experience in a large volume ($5 million) residential dining environment, managing multiple venues. Five (5) years of full-time management experience in a University/College foodservice operation. Including: Experience with institutional food sourcing and purchasing. Experience with menu management and Point of Sale software systems. Experience developing a budget and related processes and high-level profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities. Experience implementing and managing food, labor, profit and loss (P&L), and supply budgets. ServSafe certification or equivalent state certification. Master's degree in business administration, dietetics/nutrition, hospitality management, culinary arts, or equivalent advanced degree in leadership, management, or strategic planning. Registered Dietitian (RD), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), or Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), or ability to obtain credential within 3 months. 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 https://apptrkr.com/[email protected] Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact https://apptrkr.com/[email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. 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. To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Food-Service-Associate-Director_JR10009659. jeid-c61176e27d05a44a91d9ebae9938307a
