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ASSISTANT MANAGER, UW DINING [2 OPENINGS]

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $67,200.00
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Benefits

Generous Benefits
work/life programs
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional growth opportunities
Inclusive and diverse work environment

Job Description

The University of Washington (UW) is a prestigious public research university located in Seattle, known not only for its academic excellence but also for its vibrant campus life and diverse community. As an institution, UW is committed to providing exceptional educational, cultural, and social experiences to its students, faculty, and staff. The Housing & Food Services (HFS) department at UW plays a crucial role in enhancing the daily living and dining experiences on campus by offering quality food services, convenient dining options, and supportive housing environments. HFS strives to uphold the university's commitment to sustainability, customer service, and excellent operational... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business administration or related field
  • Minimum of one year of management experience in the food service industry
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project
  • A satisfactory outcome from employment reference check and education verification
  • ServSafe Certification within three months of employment and maintenance of certification thereafter.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business administration or related field
  • Minimum of one year of management experience in the food service industry
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project
  • Experience in college or university food services
  • Operating and troubleshooting espresso beverages and equipment.

Job Duties

  • Communicates HFS goals and objectives to the food service management team and ensure that these goals and objectives are clearly transmitted to all staff within the units and that decisions and actions are consistent with these priorities
  • Promotes and ensures a culture that focuses on the practice of excellent customer service
  • Collaborates with Unit Manager to ensure that goals and objectives are implemented
  • Maintains visibility and accessibility with customers, building managers and staff members (during meal period 90 percent on floor, 10 percent in office)
  • Ensures that unit work complies with all contracts, policies and procedures applicable to the operation
  • Interviews and selects staff, and ensures staff are on-boarded to the work unit and attend required HFS and UW required training
  • Identifies and utilizes multiple venues for soliciting customer feedback and respond to complaints, questions and special requests
  • Monitors compliance with established marketing standards and promotions, and take corrective action when necessary
  • Effective presentation skills that demonstrate preparation, research and delivery that are scaled for small, large and diverse groups
  • Leads staff on unit operation policies and procedures
  • Schedules and monitors employee attendance in payroll/timekeeping systems to ensure accuracy and that unplanned overtime, absences and tardiness are minimized to meet production and customer service standards
  • Maintains quality control standards and measurement
  • Conducts in-service training as needed on unit safety, cash handling, food safety, food preparation and/or customer service
  • Develops and maintains an ongoing cleaning schedule of displays, freezers and prep and storage areas to ensure a consistent level of sanitation and cleanliness to meet health department standards
  • Identifies and corrects unsafe conditions, such as, poor equipment or work habits that might lead to an accident
  • Orders routine maintenance
  • Maintains security measures to prevent theft and vandalism
  • Prepares and submits required reports of production and service records
  • Utilizes the Online Accident Reporting System (OARS) for every work accident and injury
  • notifying appropriate authorities and personnel
  • Works with students and student groups in planning special events
  • Supervises the work completed by direct reports, ensuring appropriate productivity and quality
  • Evaluates the work completed by direct reports and provide constructive feedback so as to support success
  • Provides guidance to direct reports on requirements and/or opportunities for learning and professional development
  • Engages when necessary in performance management of employees
  • Maintains proper controls over resources, including cash, inventory and labor, including separation of controls between purchasing, receiving and counting inventory
  • Monitors performance of products, services and programs and works collaboratively with vendors to make adjustments as necessary to meet established sales and service goals
  • Monitors and reviews reports, including financial statements, production records, staffing schedules and inquiries from the HFS Financial team
  • Reports on probable causes for budget variances or discrepancies and make adjustments
  • Participates in the development of the business plan, processes, procedures and budget in collaboration with Food Services leadership
  • Contributes to the identification and recommended strategies for introducing, promoting and evaluating new product lines
  • Oversees CBORD FSS functions performed as part of normal business operations, including purchasing, inventory, transfers and service menus
  • Ensures unit staff are properly trained on using CBORD FSS system by referring them to Dining Systems for training, as well as providing ongoing guidance and feedback
  • Uses CBORD FSS reporting functions to monitor unit performance by reviewing key metrics related to purchasing, inventory, menu mix and costing
  • Notify Dining Systems of suspected errors or issues.

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