Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $28.60
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan
403(b) contributions
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
paid floating holidays
Paid campus holidays
education benefits
Access to university facilities
Job Description
The University of Puget Sound is a prestigious liberal arts college located in Tacoma, Washington. Known for its commitment to excellence in teaching and a rich array of academic programs, Puget Sound draws approximately 2,600 students from across 48 states and 20 countries. As one of the few independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest with a Phi Beta Kappa charter, the institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that values diversity of identity, thought, and background. The university offers personalized attention through a low student-faculty ratio, providing students with access to more than 1,200 courses across traditional... Show More
Job Requirements
- Valid Food Worker Card
- Manager's ServSafe certificate
- Ability to pass background checks including physical, drug screening, and strength test
- College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Ability to communicate clearly in English
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment
- Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds regularly
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Job Qualifications
- Demonstrate time management skills supporting complex workload
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to pass pre-employment background inquiry, physical, drug screening, and strength test
- Possession of valid Food Worker Card
- Possession of Manager's ServSafe certificate
- Ability to work respectfully and provide leadership in a diverse community
- College degree with four or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Clear communication skills in English
- Ability to interact effectively with staff in various settings
- Proven strategic planning skills and customer-focused business approach
- Ability to think quickly, show initiative, and exercise sound judgment
- Ability to communicate operational challenges and recommend solutions
Job Duties
- Manage daily diner operations with emphasis on customer service
- Schedule staff to ensure continuous coverage during service times
- Supervise all servery positions and provide general oversight of staff
- Ensure departmental and university protocols, standards, rules, and policies are followed
- Drive servery HAACP compliance and maintain cleanliness
- Resolve customer issues and collaborate on customer suggestions
- Lead hiring, training, and development of regular and student staff
- Communicate departmental initiatives and university events to staff
- Participate in venue improvement planning including menu concepts and pricing
- Coordinate with culinary, conference, catering, and purchasing teams
- Motivate staff, cultivate team building, and maintain pleasant environment for guests
- Perform duties safely and report accidents
- Supervise dining service workers including personnel functions
- Manage staff hours, schedules, and performance evaluations
- Enforce policies outlined in the Dining & Conference Services Staff Handbook
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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