This job has Expired
Food Service Manager
Job Description
Position Number:
100699Title:
Food Service ManagerFunctional Title:
Food Service ManagerCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
VPSA-DS-Yahentamitsi DinerCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Reporting to the General Manager or Assistant Director, responsible for all shift management for multiple food service operations of facilities and to assist the General Manager or Assistant Director in all aspects of the management of the unit.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Restaurant Management, Business or Related Field .
OR
- Culinary AA Degree plus an additional 3 years of food-service or restaurant management experience.
AND
- 6 years of culinary or food production experience with at least 4 years of foodservice management experience in a large scale restaurant, catering or institutional environment.
Other Required Qualifications:
Incumbents must possess and maintain a non-commercial Maryland Driver’s License, or equivalent, with less than 5 points.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Strong knowledge of the principles and procedures of high volume food service operations and restaurant and food service trends. Outstanding leadership, hospitality, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a diverse work team with a range of skills at multiple locations.
- Skill and knowledge of food production and service, ordering food, beverages and supplies inventory control, food safety and cost controls.
- Thorough knowledge of Department, University, State and Federal HR policies, procedures and laws.
- Ability to operate a variety of computers and use food production inventory, and HR software. Outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Thorough knowledge of budgeting, financial statements and the principles of staff scheduling.
- Strong knowledge of the principals of food production, cooking and preparation; of food and food service marketing, of food products and menu development; of food service environmental best practices; ability to read interpret and implement long and short term planning in response to data.
- Successful candidates will have a proven track record in providing OUTSTANDING GUEST SERVICE, through knowledge and skill in “back of house” and “front of house” operations, with strong culinary skills.
Additional Certifications:
Required:
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Prince George’s County Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification within 90 days of hire.
- TIPS or equivalent alcoholic beverage management certificate.
Preferred:
ADA, Certified Dietitian or FMP certification preferred.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events including but not limited to OM. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 15 pounds regularly. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking campus.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods and, from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods and, from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.
Posting Date:
03/27/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
04/10/2023Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*