Sous Chef - Campus Dining Services

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

University of Missouri-Columbia Campus Dining Services is seeking an Assistant Manager Hospitality Services to help direct daily operations of a dynamic college dining facility in a supervisory capacity. You will oversee outlets, inventory, pricing, merchandising, and promotional activities to maximize service quality and profitability.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, customer service excellence, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of a college residential dining facility.
• Supervise staff including students and full-time employees.
• Administer inventory, purchasing, pricing, production, merchandising and related systems to optimize resources and profitability.
• Support strategic planning, policy development and departmental goals with budget and marketing activities.
• Develop new recipes and menus to improve quality, presentation and value.

Skills

Operations management

Staff supervision

Customer service

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Hiring Department

Campus Dining Services.

Job Description

Assist in directing the daily operations in a unique and dynamic college residential dining facility. Assist in effectively directing the operation of assigned outlets to ensure that all designated procedures are followed and standards are met, resulting in fast, high-quality, safe, and cost-efficient food production and service to customers. Assist in supervising activities of assigned staff, including student and full-time employees. Assist in administering systems for inventorying, purchasing, pricing, producing, displaying, merchandising, marketing, advertising, promoting, and selling products and merchandise, making the most efficient and effective use of resources while maximizing sales and making a profit. Assist in meeting the department's customer service objectives by constantly analyzing unit operations to ensure maximum effectiveness and compliance with departmental and branded outlet objectives.

Assist in the strategic planning process for the department; assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies, procedures, standards, goals, objectives, budget, and marketing/public relations activities; participate in departmental and campus-wide special project activities. Assist in communicating effectively and efficiently with customers, staff, University and community groups, branded company personnel, and vendor representatives. Participate in on-going training activities; assist in supervising students in courses that use the facilities as classrooms and interns/trainees; perform other duties as assigned.

Additional focus is to assist in the development of new, creative recipes and menus and to improve the quality, presentation, creativity, and show value of the food presented.

Shift

Varied days and times including weekends

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

ServSafe Certification

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $54,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Grade: GGS 09E

University Title: Assistant Manager Hospitality Services.

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Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.