Food Service Assistant Manager - Memorial Union

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Food Service Assistant Manager

Job Duties:

This position is part of the team that oversees some of our most popular venues in the Memorial Union; Lakefront Lounge, Daily Scoop, Strada, and the summer terrace BBQ stand. The person in this position is responsible for the day-to-day management, sales, customer service, food safety, and profitability of these venues. This role will provide direct supervision to full-time staff, part-time staff, student staff and student supervisors. A successful candidate will have previous restaurant experience and demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and teambuilding skills. This position comes with a pension plan, sick leave, vacation, and many insurance options.

This is an ongoing /renewable appointment.

Work Schedule:

This position is scheduled to work a combination of days, nights and weekends, with 2 days off in a row. Operational and work schedules will be closely aligned with the services and customer needs of our units. As a result, work schedules will be adjusted during specific times of the year to meet demand. Summer is our busiest season. The average weekly schedule is approximately 45 hours.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally needed; Ability to work outside in inclement weather needed.

Certifications:

ServSafe Certificate Required

Ability to produce or attain within 6 months of hire

Valid Bartender License Required

Ability to produce or attain within 6 months of hire

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Other duties as described or assigned by supervisor
• Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities
• Assists with unit budget monitoring, management of inventory levels, and staff training
• Selects, develops, implements and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations
• Develops, implements and oversees workflow components, and assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff
• Monitors adherence to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures, identifies needs and makes recommendations for improvement to leadership
• Enforcement of State and Local drinking laws and University Policies and Procedures

Department:

Wisconsin Union, Dining & Hospitality, Memorial Union

Compensation:

The starting salary is $55,000 annually - but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see.

Academic Staff:

Required Qualifications:

• 1.5 years of restaurant experience as a restaurant manager

• 1 year working in an establishment that serves alcohol

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct supervision of two or more supervisors or managers in a restaurant setting

• Experience with leading teams of 20+ employees

• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

Education:

H.S. Diploma Preferred

How to Apply:

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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Qualifications

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

Contact Information:

Kathleen Keller, ..., ...

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