Manager, University Culinary Services

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, seeks a Manager of University Dining Services to lead a retail dining unit within a large campus operation. You will supervise staff, ensure high-quality service, monitor operations and compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include budgeting, menu and recipe development, inventory control, scheduling, and coaching front-line employees. A strong candidate will have a relevant degree or several years in food-service management and a

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in management, business, or a relevant field, or a culinary institute credential, or equivalent experience.
• Food Service Management Certification from Ohio health department or eligibility within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of budgeting and regulatory requirements for food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a retail dining unit or component of a large dining service operation.
• Supervise area employees including hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating.
• Monitor inventory and order products, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health, safety, and sanitation laws; monitor food prep procedures.
• Assist in production standards development and budget implementation for the unit.
• Assist in menu and recipe development and cost controls.
• Provide guidance and supervision of administrative/professional staff and support staff.
• May facilitate ongoing projects and perform related duties.

Skills

Recipe writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate's or higher in management/business

Culinary degree or certificate

4+ years food service management experience

Job description

Job Title:

Manager, University Dining Services

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$42,357 - $46,732

Basic Function:

Manage a retail unit or component of a large dining service operation. Reports to designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Manage assigned small unit or assist in managing assigned moderately complex dining service operation; provide and ensure quality customer service.
• Supervise assigned area employees, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, etc.
• Monitor inventory; order products, supplies, and equipment as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health, safety, and sanitation laws and regulations; monitor food preparation procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of production standards; ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist in budget development and implementation for assigned unit.
• Assist in menu and recipe development.
• Provide functional guidance of administrative/professional employees and/or direct supervision of support staff on an ongoing basis.
• May provide ongoing facilitation of consecutive projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in management, business, or relevant field –OR– degree from a recognized culinary institute –OR– four years of experience in food service management or relevant field

License/Certification:

Food Service Management Certification from Ohio Health Department or the ability to obtain certification within three months of hire.

Knowledge Of:

• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding food service operations
• Budgeting

Skill In:

• Recipe and menu writing
• Verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills

Ability To:

• Manage people and projects
• Analyze situations and develop effective solutions

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

None.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

Varied based on business needs.

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.