"Food Service Manager"

Job Details

Food Service Manager
Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10006318

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Position Title:
Food Service Manager

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Food Service Manager

Job Duties:

Under the general direction of the Executive Chef of Residential Dining Services, UW- Milwaukee's Dining and Retail Services Department is hiring a dynamic and team-focused Food Service Manager. This position will lead and inspire back of house kitchen staff in the production of Residential Dining units and be responsible for menu implementation, recipe development, hiring and staff training, collaborating with unit managers, and optimizing staff productivity and consistency. This position will enforce best practices for safety, quality, consistency, and sanitation in the kitchen, monitoring and training all staff and students in proper sanitation and operational procedures. The position is responsible for the planning, coordinating, service, and delivery of all food and all related activities for these operations and special events.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops staff resources, menus, and communication plans based on established goals
• Provides operational guidance for food service activities, identifies, develops, facilitates staff training opportunities, and/or supervises dining staff
• Tracks and forecasts inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• Plans and directs staff implementation of operating policies and procedures to ensure adherence to safe food quality, handling, and sanitation processes and procedures
• Directs and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities
• Monitors the unit budget and approves expenditures

Department: Dining and Retail Services

Compensation: $67,000-$74,000

Required Qualifications:

• Two years' experience as Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or Head Chef in a food service operation with gross revenue exceeding one million dollars.
• Experience with purchasing and inventory control
• Experience in large volume production, catering, banquets or similar
• Valid Driver's License and ability to qualify to drive state vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with food allergies and other dietary limitations.
• Experience with institutional food sourcing, inventory control and purchasing.
• Experience with menu management and Point of Sale software systems.
• Experience managing food, labor, and supply budgets.
• Experience with standardized recipe and menu development
• ServSafe certification or equivalent state certification
• Two (2) years of full-time foodservice management experience in a University/College or similar setting
• Successful completion of State of Wisconsin Restaurant Manager Certification.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a culinary related field

Interested candidates must submit:

• A Resume addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications as listed above
• Cover Letter

The search committee will not consider resumes and/or cover letters that fail to address the qualifications, or where explanations are unclear.

Contact Information:

Luke Messmann - HR Coordinator

Messmanl@uwm.edu

To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Food-Service-Manager_JR10006318.