Food Service Assistant Manager

UW-Madison Housing; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals for staff

Job summary

UW–Madison Housing in Madison, WI is seeking a motivated Assistant Manager to lead daily operations across residential dining, retail and catering services while supervising career and student staff. You will focus on exceptional service and maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

The role requires leadership experience, budget awareness and the ability to coordinate events campus-wide. This is a full-time position with benefits, and shifts include late afternoons and evenings.

Qualifications

• One year or more of leadership experience in a food service, retail or catering environment.
• A valid driver's license meeting UW Risk Management standards is required for catering positions and preferred for in-unit positions.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification, or the ability to be certified within the first 6 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Driver's license

ServSafe Manager certification

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Food Service Assistant Manager

Job Summary

University Housing Dining & Culinary Services at UW–Madison is seeking a motivated leader to join our team! As an Assistant Manager, you'll help lead daily operations across our residential dining, retail and catering services while supervising and developing both career and student staff.

In this role, you will:

• Lead daily dining, retail, and catering operations to deliver exceptional service
• Supervise, coach, and support career and student employees
• Ensure high standards for food quality, presentation, food safety, and customer service
• Assist with planning and executing catered events across campus
• Build positive relationships with students, guests, and campus partners
• Support fast-paced, high-volume dining environments and provide leadership during emergencies

Work Schedule

• The primary schedule for this position typically consists of 5, 8-hour shifts per week that may fall on any day of the week. Schedules may rotate every other weekend. This position is primarily scheduled to cover late afternoon and evenings.
• Operational and work schedules will be closely aligned with the services and customer needs of the unit. As a result, work schedules may be adjusted during specific times of the year, including summer and winter break hours.

If you're passionate about hospitality, team development, and creating outstanding guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Job Responsibilities

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

Department

Division of University Housing, Dining and Culinary Services

University Housing Dining and Culinary Services provides affordable meals made from locally sourced ingredients and innovative dining options to residents, guests, and staff. We have market-place style locations in six buildings throughout campus. These marketplaces offer a new variety of selections each day, as well as made-to-order stations. Additionally, there are convenience stores, coffeehouses, and two franchises throughout campus, as well as a Catering, and Central Production and Bakery operation.

Within the Eagle Heights Community Garden, Dining and Culinary Services has a 1-acre Campus Farm producing vegetables that are used in menus in marketplaces, as well as in Grab & Go items in convenience stores and on the Electric Eats Food Truck.

Compensation

The starting annual salary is $53,500 or higher based on qualifications and includes a competitive retirement and benefits package, and a free meal for every shift! This is a full-time position. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

Required Qualifications

• One (1) year or more of leadership experience in a food service, retail or catering environment
• A valid driver's license meeting UW Risk Management standards is required for catering positions and preferred for in-unit positions
• Current ServSafe Manager certification, or the ability to be certified within the first 6 months of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of leadership experience in a food service, retail, or catering environment
• Experience training staff
• Experience in an institutional food service or catering setting

Education

High School diploma preferred

Additional Information

This position has been identified as a position of trust. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial criminal background check to be eligible for employment and then every four years thereafter.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within this title, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.

Contact Information

University Housing Human Resources, [e-mail], 608-262-2766

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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