Retail Food Service Manager

Elior; West Liberty (WV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining at West Liberty University is seeking a motivated retail food service manager to lead a campus dining team and oversee all aspects of the department to ensure students, faculty and guests never miss a meal.

You will manage staff, uphold safety and sanitation standards, and work with leadership to meet budget targets while delivering excellent service in a dynamic campus environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills with hourly staff and executives.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client/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 and train a team of associates, including hiring.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budget for the department and manage purchasing to meet targets and forecasts.
• Coordinate with district manager on dining service technical and administrative aspects.
• Address customer service needs.

Skills

Food service ops

Team leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Reference Number: 43009

Employment Type: Full-Time Onsite Segment: Education

Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining

Location: West Liberty University

The Role at a glance

We are looking to add a motivated, effective retail food service manager to our Elior Collegiate team in West Liberty. As a retail food service 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 & customers 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.
• Addressing customer service needs.

What we're looking for

Must-haves

• At least two 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

• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification

Where you'll be working

West Liberty University

Compensation Range

Up to $60,000 depending on experience

Our Benefits

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• 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.