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Job Description FOOD SVC MGR 1 Working Title Senior Manager, AI / Glasgow
Job Code 000393 Grade 20
Department Name Dining Services - D01209 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date 08/20/2019
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
005234 FOOD SVC SUPV 1 2

Generic Scope
Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets.

Custom Scope
Receives department/section assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to staff according to established policies and management guidance. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.

Department Custom Scope
Under the general direction from the Assistant Director of Campus Dining, the Senior Manager will plan, organize, manage, and direct the total day-to-day activities of the front of house operation for Aberdeen-Inverness (AI) Residential Restaurant (closing summer 2020), Scotty's Convenience Store at AI, Glasgow Residential Restaurant (opening Fall 2020), Scotty's Convenience Store at Glasgow, and the Food Trucks operation (starting in Fall of 2020). Glasgow is a new two-story, 860 seat all-you-care-to-eat residential restaurant currently under construction. It includes five distinct food platforms, a teaching kitchen platform, an exhibition commissary bakery, a dessert platform, an outdoor balcony patio, an outdoor first floor patio, a special event/meeting room, a convenience store, and a large commerical kitchen that will include staff and production for Glasgow, food trucks, concessions, catering, and Early Childhood Services (ECS). Glasgow will serve as a destination for students, faculty and staff, but will be particularly crucial to the student experience for freshman residing on campus. The Food Trucks operation is comprised of four (4) distinct food trucks offering a range of entrees, sides, desserts, coffee, pastries, and snacks. Food Trucks are utilized throughout campus for daily retail service to the campus and for special events. The Senior Manager will directly manage four (4) and indirectly supervise over seventy-five (75) employees (career, limited, and student employees. Directly responsible for managing staff, work schedules, customer service, food presentation, dining rooms, special event rooms, and maintenance functions. This position participates in the planning, development, preparation, and management of unit budgets to ensure fiscal controls. The Senior Manager selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates performance of assigned staff. The Senior Manager works in collaboration with the Senior Culinary Manager to ensure food quality, assists in the development of innovative menus, and oversees proper ordering, receiving, and storage of all goods. Works diligently to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction. Provides operational oversight, guidance, training, and support to the management team and supervisors within Glasgow. The Senior Manager models excellent leadership skills and creates a welcoming environment for staff, students, and all guests.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

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

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement
Must successfully obtain ServSafe certification with a minimum score of 75 within six (6) months of appointment begin date. Required

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Manages food inventories, vendor deliveries, food preparation, and menu planning while adhering to strict regulatory guidelines.
  • Coordinate food, material, personnel, equipment and building needs for Residential and/or Retail Restaurants; Collaborate with Dining Management Team to source and evaluate all food and non-food products and recommend final selection of items; Verify and audit monthly inventories for accuracy in all units; Determine appropriate levels of stock, oversee inventory counts and track shrinkage. Trained and active in Food Pro to track inventory, review Location Cost Summaries, and track plate cost. Continually work to streamline and improve systems.
10
Develops and monitors budgets.
  • Ensures proper preparation of appropriate financial reports by maintaining accurate records and files; monitor labor levels and costs to ensure they meet the budget requirements; conduct daily sales analysis on retail or board operations; Maintain fiscal controls within approved budget, and participates in the planning of the annual budget.
10
Ensures appropriate use and care of kitchen and food service equipment, facilities, and materials.
  • Monitor maintenance and repair needs in all assigned areas to ensure that managers, supervisors and custodial leads provide exemplary levels of safety and sanitation; Evaluate the mechanical status of equipment and recommend repairs or replacements as necessary; Maintain equipment/smallwares inventory, and determine and recommend equipment purchases; Oversee sanitary and safety standards for food preparation, serving, dining and clean-up areas.
5
Assists functional unit as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or needed by the department. May be required to operate a vehicle.
5
Develops, implements and maintains exceptional customer service standards.
  • Ensure that Managers and Supervisors require staff to deliver quality customer service at all times and develop on-the-job training to address areas of needed improvement; Collaborate with the Dining Management Team to implement new programs and improvements that are customer focused; Coordinate customer service standards for all assigned areas. Develop customer focused marketing plans for each assigned area. Evaluate and compile reports on Secret Shopper, Web Based Comments and Surveys and present to Director quarterly with an action plan. Develop, coordinate, and oversee special events and programs in the Residential Restaurant to enhance customer service and engagement.
20
Audits and ensures compliance of food prep to QA standards and safety/security related to handling and preparation of food.
  • Develop policy relating to more efficient standards for procuring, storing, issuing, preparing and serving food within Dining Services facilities; Ensure that storage areas are maintained according to food safety standards; Oversee the ordering, receiving, storing and issuing of all non-food items.
10
Supervise and direct the activities of direct reports including hiring, evaluating performance, assigning work, scheduling, staffing levels, initiating disciplinary actions and resolving complaint/grievances; Conduct performance evaluations and meetings on all direct reports and review all performance evaluations prepared by direct reports to ensure accuracy and timely completion; Recommend disciplinary action for any employees that are not in compliance with Policies and Procedures. Audits Kronos Timekeeping activity weekly and recommends appropriate actions for non-compliance.
15
Provide daily support to the Unit Managers and Supervisors in assigned locations. Meet with direct reports weekly to provide goals, direction, and offer support and ensure successful completion of goals that impact the facility and provide continuous improvement. Coordinate training for employees in assigned areas; Coordinate and deliver regular customer service, food safety and core skills training for all assigned staff; Oversee Managers and Supervisors in their ongoing training of staff to ensure all employees are properly trained to successfully complete their jobs.
15
In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Campus Dining, works to create and provide a vision for direct reports and staff to ensure objectives are met and identifies ways to move the unit forward. Makes effective business decisions that are aligned with the departmental goals and objectives. Leads innovation and vision setting to move the business forward continuously.
10

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Strong knowledge in food service and sanitation regulations. Required
Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language, including active listening, dynamic flexibility, and critical thinking, and ability to multi-task and ensure effective time management. Required
Strong decision making and reasoning skills, and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and conduct operations analysis and quality control analysis. Required
Strong and effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to all levels of personnel. Required
Intermediate computer application skills to include food service applications for point of sale and inventory control software. Required
Knowledge of food trends, creation of menus, and creation of Limited Time Offerings. Required
Intermediate math skills, to include computing ratios, rates, and percentages. Required
Ability to communicate in Spanish, both verbally and written. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Successfully pass criminal background check. Required
Employment and/or continued employment is contingent on a satisfactory Live Scan background check. Required
Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Drivers License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Required
Occasional travel for business related meetings, professional development, and/or events. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)
  • Travel
  • Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours

Level of Supervision Received
GeneralDirection

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Van or Truck
  • Box Truck
  • GEM Cart
  • Cash Registers
  • Standard Office Equipment
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Van or Truck
  • Box Truck
  • GEM Cart
  • Cash Registers

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Frequently
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : NA
  • Stand : Frequently
  • Crawl : NA
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : Occasionally

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : Yes
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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