Fluno Food and Beverage Assistant Manager

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fluno Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Food and Beverage Assistant Manager to oversee catering and dining operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities include managing event setups, supporting break stations, and handling budgeting, scheduling, and inventory management.

Location on-site with a mix of days, nights, and weekends. Requires supervisory experience in food service and ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• 1 year of supervisory experience in a food operation (restaurant or catering)
• Bartending experience preferred
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 6-12 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Assist with unit budget monitoring, inventory levels, and staff training
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations and policies
• Develop and oversee workflow components and coordinate day-to-day activities of food service staff
• Schedule logistics and menus for daily and catering operations
• Lead and provide exceptional customer service and information on food preparation and catering

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

ServSafe certification (within 6-12 months)

Job description

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Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Food Service Assistant Manager

Job Summary:

The Fluno Center, a full-service event destination and conference center in the heart of the UW–Madison campus, is seeking a motivated and talented Food and Beverage Assistant Manager to join our team. This role requires a proactive, independent leader who is ready to oversee catering and dining operations while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Key responsibilities include managing event setups and execution, supporting break stations, overseeing operations at Smitty’s Pub and Oros Dining Room, and handling administrative duties such as budgeting, scheduling, and inventory management.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds frequently needed; Ability to stand for long periods of time

Work Schedule and Location:

This position is 100% on-site and is scheduled to work a combination of days, nights, and weekends. Operational and work schedules will be closely aligned with the services and customer needs of our facility.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with unit budget monitoring, management of inventory levels, and staff training
• Monitors adherence to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures, identifies needs and makes recommendations for improvement to leadership
• Develops, implements and oversees workflow components, and assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff
• Selects, develops, implements and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations
• Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities

Department:

Wisconsin Union, Fluno Center

Compensation:

The expected starting salary is $54,500 / Annually This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see. https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

Required Qualifications:

1-year of supervisory experience in a food operation – restaurant or catering

Preferred Qualifications:

Bartending experience

Certifications:

ServSafe Certificate hold or able to obtain within 6-12 months of hire

Contact Information:

Kathleen Keller, [e-mail], 608-262-9323 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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