Sustainability Manager - Food Service Impact

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Sustainability Manager at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis to lead sustainability initiatives across food service operations, reduce environmental impact, and promote responsible practices.

The role focuses on implementing waste reduction, energy and water efficiency, sustainable sourcing, and staff training, while reporting KPIs and engaging with local communities to advance the organization’s sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience in implementing sustainability programs, preferably in the food service industry.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and sustainability best practices.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Good task management and organizational skills with an ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Good analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of food service operations, such as waste reduction, energy conservation, and water efficiency.
• Evaluate and recommend sustainable sourcing practices for food and packaging materials.
• Oversee waste management programs, including recycling, composting, and reduction of single-use items.
• Implement strategies to minimize food waste within the operations.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on sustainable practices and their role in achieving sustainability goals.
• Foster a culture of sustainability through ongoing communication and engagement initiatives.
• Engage with the local community to promote sustainable practices and build positive relationships.
• Participate in relevant community events and initiatives that align with the organization's sustainability goals.
• Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of sustainability initiatives.
• Regularly evaluate and adjust strategies based on performance metrics and industry advancements.
• Manage a team of sustainability interns to assist with student engagement planning, media relations, and environmental reporting.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Task management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Sustainability Manager at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis to lead sustainability initiatives across food service operations, reduce environmental impact, and promote responsible practices.

The role focuses on implementing waste reduction, energy and water efficiency, sustainable sourcing, and staff training, while reporting KPIs and engaging with local communities to advance the organization’s sustainability goals.