Dining Services Operations Manager

Columbia University Facilities & Operations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Dining Services is seeking an Officer of Administration to lead daily operations and ensure top-quality food service in a dynamic environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 3–5 years of related leadership experience in food production, with strong interpersonal and written communication skills. 35 hours per week at 90k–96k annual salary, based in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of related food production leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for daily operations to meet Dining Services goals.
• Evaluates and responds to customer needs to maximize satisfaction.
• Maintains health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Supervises culinary staff to ensure quality service and a rewarding work environment.
• Oversees production of food, inventory controls, menu planning, recipe generation, and procurement.
• Maintains acceptable food and labor costs.
• Ensures quality control.
• Interviews, hires, trains, disciplines, and evaluates employees.
• Responsible for food ordering and meeting client needs while tracking current food trends.
• Procures food and non-food items from vendors with Contracts Administrator.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements fiscal management to meet cost goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Columbia University Dining Services is seeking an Officer of Administration to lead daily operations and ensure top-quality food service in a dynamic environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 3–5 years of related leadership experience in food production, with strong interpersonal and written communication skills. 35 hours per week at 90k–96k annual salary, based in New York.