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Culinary Manager, Lothian

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Position Information

UC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for a Culinary Manager, Lothian. The Culinary Manager is responsible for providing operational oversight to the operations production team in Lothian, one of two residential restaurants at UCR. Plans, organizes and directs the day-to-day activities which may include culinary work, customer service and maintenance/cleanliness functions in a residential dining facility. Participates in the planning, development, preparation and management of the unit's budget. The Culinary Manager coordinates assigned personnel, student staff, procurement, production, product transport, recipe compliance and documentation, food cost controls, and safety and sanitation for culinary operations. The Culinary Manager will supervise and direct the activities of career, limited and student staff including hiring, training, supervising, evaluating performance, initiating disciplinary actions and resolving complaints. The Culinary Manager models excellent leadership skills and creates a welcoming environment for staff, students and all customers.

*** As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement
High school diploma or equivalent certification/experience. Required
Bachelors degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality. Preferred

Licenses

License Requirement
Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Required

Certifications

Certification Requirement
ServSafe Certification or equivalent certification. Preferred

Conditions

Condition Requirement
Hired candidate must successfully complete and obtain the ServSafe Certification with a minimum score of 75 within the first six (6) months of employment. Required

Experience

Experience Requirement
6 - 10 years of related experience. Required
Supervisory experience, preferably in food service industry. Preferred
Experience working with collective bargaining agreements and union represented employees. Preferred
Experience with personnel management to include hiring, training, and evaluating, as well as prioritizing workloads to meet required deadlines and departmental objectives. Required
Food service experience in a higher education environment. Preferred
Experience in a food service/hospitality environment with a focus on customer service and food quality. Required

Special Conditions

Special Condition Requirement
Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check through the DOJ and FBI. Required
Must wear University issued uniform and ID badge. Required
Must be flexible to work variable shifts, special events or at any UCR Dining Services facility, as needed. Required
Must maintain compliance with California Health and Safety Codes. Required
Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Required
Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) Required

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge of Production Management principles and food production, including sanitary and safety standards, cost control and expense analysis, food selection and ordering.
Solid and effective interpersonal and work supervision skills to provide guidance to other personnel and work effectively with partners on joint projects.
Solid decision making and reasoning skills, and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and perform operations analysis and quality control analysis.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the work of a diverse staff to accomplish daily goals across multiple locations, with a focus on food quality and excellent customer service.
Mathematical and cash control skills to accurately complete drawer counts and prepare deposits.
Solid knowledge of and/or experience within a customer service oriented environment responding to and meeting/exceeding the needs of the customer; skill in identifying the customer's perspective and maintaining a commitment to excellence in customer service.
Skill and ability to direct, organize and prioritize workload to meet required deadlines and departmental objectives.
Superior communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate both verbally and in writing using tact and diplomacy with staff, management and customers. Ability to create written documentation, manuals and written protocols using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Solid verbal and written communication in the English language, including active listening, dynamic flexibility, and critical thinking, and ability to multi-task and ensure effective time management.
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in a supervisory role responsible for hiring, training, evaluating, directing, disciplining and complaint resolution and skill in using professional judgment in addressing issues.
Knowledge of current food trends, skill and experience with food preparation in large multi-unit operations and skill supervising food production in the basic principles of food preparation and handling, including standardized recipes, batch cooking, and proper temperatures for storage and service.
Ability to to create financial and budget reports, as well as knowledge of online purchasing systems, timekeeping systems, and menu management systems.
Solid knowledge in food service and sanitation regulations.
Working knowledge of inventory control functions, including physical inventory counts, receiving, and the storage of materials; skill in analyzing inventory data and identifying discrepancies between the physical inventory counts and the recorded inventory counts.
Strong computer applications skills to include food service applications such as point of sale and inventory control software.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with personnel management in a collective bargaining unit.

Knowledge of UCR Dining Services specific menu management systems, food service software, timekeeping systems and scheduling software, such as FoodPro, Schedule Source and Kronos.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

  • UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

  • UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020

  • UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

  • Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019

  • Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings

  • UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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