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General Manager of The Barn
Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
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29105158 | Full Time | Varies | - |
Position Information
UC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for the new General Manager of The Barn. Under the general direction from the Director of Retail & Restaurants, the General Manager will plan, organize, manage, and direct the total day-to-day activities of the front of house operation for The Barn. The Barn is comprised of a quick service restaurant with four distinct platforms (deli, salads, hot entrees, and grill) with 90 seats and an exit POS operational model, a fast casual restaurant with 60 seats, two 3rd party Bars, an outdoor patio with 110 seats, and an outdoor patio/entertainment venue with stage of 260 seats. The General Manager will directly manage two (2) 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 events, entertainment events, green rooms, and maintenance functions for The Barn complex. This position participates in the planning, development, preparation, and management of unit budgets to ensure fiscal controls. The General Manager selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates performance of assigned staff. The General Manager works in collaboration with the Culinary Manager and Executive Chef to ensure food quality, assists in the development of innovative menus/menu items, 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 leadership team within The Barn. The General Manager models excellent leadership skills and creates a welcoming environment for staff, students, and all guests. The General Manager creates the vision for the restaurants, event operations, concert series operations, and other revenue generating opportunities. The General Manager assists in overseeing the third party bar operator agreement, and communicates regularly with the bar manager set hours of operation, event specials, etc.
**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 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. **
**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 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 |
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Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Licenses
License | Requirement |
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Valid driver's license and clean driving record. | Required |
Conditions
Condition | Requirement |
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Must successfully obtain ServSafe certification with a minimum score of 75 within six (6) months of appointment begin date. | Required |
Experience
Experience | Requirement |
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8 - 13 years of related experience. | Required |
Experience with personnel management to include hiring, training, and evaluating, as well as prioritizing workloads to meet required deadlines and departmental objectives. | Required |
Experience in a food service/hospitality environment with a focus on customer service and food quality. | Required |
Supervisory experience, preferably in food service industry. | Preferred |
Experience working with collective bargaining agreements and union represented employees. | Preferred |
Food service experience in a higher education environment. | Preferred |
Experience in a bar, club, or event venue. | Preferred |
Experience with preparing and managing budgets and related financial, labor, and inventory analysis. | Required |
Special Conditions
Special Condition | Requirement |
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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 Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, if driving a university/personal vehicle for university related business. | Required |
Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
Minimum Requirements
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.
Intermediate computer application skills to include food service applications for point of sale and inventory control software.
Strong knowledge in food service and sanitation regulations.
Strong and effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to all levels of personnel.
Strong decision making and reasoning skills, and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and conduct operations analysis and quality control analysis.
Knowledge of food trends, creation of menus, and creation of Limited Time Offerings.
Intermediate math skills, to include computing ratios, rates, and percentages.
Intermediate computer application skills to include food service applications for point of sale and inventory control software.
Strong knowledge in food service and sanitation regulations.
Strong and effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to all levels of personnel.
Strong decision making and reasoning skills, and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and conduct operations analysis and quality control analysis.
Knowledge of food trends, creation of menus, and creation of Limited Time Offerings.
Intermediate math skills, to include computing ratios, rates, and percentages.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to communicate in Spanish, both verbally and written.
Knowledge of event planning, and event execution.
Knowledge of ticket sales, concert planning, and concert execution.
Skilled in QSR and Fast Casual Restaurant operations.
Knowledge of event planning, and event execution.
Knowledge of ticket sales, concert planning, and concert execution.
Skilled in QSR and Fast Casual Restaurant operations.
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.
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
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