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Assistant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,200.00 - $57,800.00
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Benefits

generous time off
Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Life insurance
long-term disability coverage
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Michigan Dining is an extensive food service operation within the University of Michigan, comprising nineteen on-campus cafes and markets, nine residential dining halls, the Michigan Bakeshop, and the Michigan Catering unit. With a dedicated team of approximately 500 full-time employees alongside 1,300 student workers, Michigan Dining is committed to delivering creative, healthy, and nutritious food offerings that highlight international cuisines and promote sustainability across all dining services. The department prides itself on creating an enriching food experience that supports the diverse needs of the university community and prioritizes sustainability and wellness standards.

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Job Requirements

  • Associates degree in hospitality management, business administration, dietetics, nutrition, culinary arts, or a related field or equivalent experience which is one to five years of food service experience
  • ServSafe certified within 60 days from date of hire as a condition of employment
  • one year of supervisory experience
  • a current Driver's License issued within the United States, Canada or an International License translated into English and successful Motor Vehicle Record Check in accordance with University of Michigan policy

Job Qualifications

  • Associates degree in hospitality management, business administration, dietetics, nutrition, culinary arts, or a related field or equivalent experience
  • ServSafe certified or ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire
  • one year of supervisory experience
  • knowledge of food safety standards including HACCP
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • ability to manage and motivate a diverse team
  • basic proficiency with payroll, budgeting and inventory software
  • commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion principles

Job Duties

  • Report to the Unit General Manager
  • participate in developing student and bargained-for staffing schedules to meet service needs in the most cost-effective manner possible
  • explain and demonstrate work assignments and expectations
  • conduct ongoing assessment of job performance and provide feedback to ensure food presentation, sanitation, and customer service
  • help train, employee development and unit meetings
  • build morale and emphasize teamwork
  • help oversee food preparation, presentation, portioning and plating of food served in the unit in consultation with culinary staff
  • perform administrative responsibilities, including payroll, budgeting, billing, and sales, register, product movement, attendance, and equipment maintenance reports
  • take inventory and orders food, products, cleaning/other supplies and equipment as assigned
  • operate and maintain food service, card access and point of sale equipment
  • communicate equipment problems with established protocol
  • support departmental programs including student engagement and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • demonstrate and enforce Hazardous Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles to help manage the sanitary conditions of food storage, production, serving and other front/back of the house areas
  • help manage revenue and expenses, analyzing food, labor and administrative costs

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location