Food Service General Manager

ELIOR GROUP; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

UNUM – voluntary for AD&D and health

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining in Kenosha is seeking a General Manager to lead the campus dining program at University of Wisconsin – Parkside. You will oversee a skilled team, ensure safety and sanitation standards, and manage every aspect of the food service operation to serve students, faculty and clients.

This onsite, full-time role requires at least five years coordinating food service operations, experience with industrial cooking, strong communication with staff and executives, and proficiency

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills with hourly staff and company executives.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment focused on client and customer satisfaction.
• Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budget the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring targets/forecasts.
• Coordinate with the district manager or other departments regarding dining service.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting and cost control

Food service operations

Communication with staff and execs

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Segment: Education

Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining

Location: University of Wisconsin - Parkside, Chicago, IL 60626; Milwaukee, WI 53207

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated, effective General Manager to our Collegiate Dining team in Kenosha. As a General Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that students, faculty and clients never miss a meal.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
• Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts.
• Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least five years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Previous experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives.
• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction.
• Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications.

Nice-to-haves:

• Previous experience in collegiate or education dining services
• Previous experience in food service contract management
• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification

Where you'll be working:

University of Wisconsin - Parkside Campus

Compensation Range

Up to $90,000 per year depending on experience

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Elior Collegiate:

Elior Collegiate Dining is rewriting the rules of campus dining, serving up bold flavors, fresh ideas, and high-impact experiences that fuel student life. We partner with forward-thinking colleges and universities to create vibrant, customized dining programs that spark connection, celebrate culture, and make food a defining part of the college journey.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.