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Associate Director, Senior Leadership - UNT Dining Services, Eagle Landing
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Tuition waiver
Job Description
The University of North Texas (UNT) System stands as a premier educational institution in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, encompassing multiple campuses including the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and its College of Law, as well as the University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. As the only university system established exclusively in this vibrant metropolitan area, UNT plays a significant role in shaping the educational, cultural, and economic landscape of North Texas. Employing over 14,000 individuals and educating more than 49,000 students across its campuses, UNT awards nearly 12,000 degrees... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Five years of professional related experience
- Extensive knowledge of food safety regulations
- Proven leadership experience in high-volume food service operations
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to obtain ServSafe Manager Certification if not already certified
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Five years of professional related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Extensive knowledge of food safety regulations
- Advanced expertise in managing high-volume culinary operations
- Strong leadership skills in coordinating kitchen activities and maintaining standards
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to train staff, standardize processes, and enforce procedures
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Experience performing under pressure in fast-paced environments
- ServSafe Manager Certification or the ability to obtain it preferred
- Experience in financial management, staff development, and both front- and back-of-house operations
- Background in menu development and sustainability initiatives
- Familiarity with food service systems and data-driven tools
- Culinary certifications considered a plus
Job Duties
- Provide strategic oversight of dining operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient meal service across all platforms
- Establish performance expectations and monitor operational outcomes to align with departmental and university standards
- Direct and approve menu strategy in collaboration with culinary leadership, emphasizing innovation, seasonality, and alignment with nutrition and sustainability goals
- Oversee the effective use of systems such as FoodPro to ensure accuracy, consistency, and continuous menu improvement
- Set and enforce standards for food quality, presentation, and guest experience, utilizing data, feedback, and operational audits to drive continuous improvement and quickly resolve systemic issues impacting dining quality
- Lead organizational development by overseeing recruitment, training strategy, performance management, and succession planning for management and frontline staff
- Ensure training programs and food safety practices are consistently implemented and aligned with best practices
- Foster a high-performance, customer-focused culture that prioritizes an exceptional dining experience, operational efficiency, and team engagement
- Champion initiatives that enhance service quality, reduce wait times, and improve overall operational effectiveness
- Ensure full compliance with university policies, health regulations, and safety standards by establishing accountability systems, conducting regular audits, and reinforcing adherence to HACCP and standardized operating procedures across all areas of operation
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Expert Level (7+ years)
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