Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $148,000.00 - $168,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
holiday schedule
tuition grant program
Job Description
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The College is renowned for its academic rigor paired with a commitment to social responsibility, hosting a diverse student body from across the nation and the world. Situated on a beautiful 425-acre campus designated as an arboretum, it offers a unique learning environment enriched by gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and extensive hiking trails in the Crum Woods. Swarthmore's mission emphasizes inclusive excellence and non-discrimination, making it an institution that truly values diversity and community engagement. As one of the leading institutions of... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience
- Certification in food safety and allergen awareness
- Proven expertise in production requirements, human resources, and fiscal management
- Experience in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff
- Experience in budget development and operational management
- Strong leadership and strategic planning experience
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Must be intuitive, flexible, and available to address needs as they arise
- Exceptional communication skills
- Proven teamwork and collaboration
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and dining management systems
- Knowledge of residential and retail food service in higher education
- Valid driver's license
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience
- Certification in ServSafe or similar culinary food safety programs
- Proven expertise in production, human resources, and fiscal management
- Experience in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff
- Strong leadership in vision development and strategic planning
- Excellent problem-solving skills and commitment to customer service
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CBORD or similar dining management systems, recipe software, inventory, timekeeping, and catering software
- Knowledge of college or university residential and retail food service operations
- Valid driver's license
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven teamwork and collaboration ability
Job Duties
- Oversee Swarthmore Dining operations including residential dining, catering, retail outlets, bakeries, and student programs
- Ensure compliance with nutritional, health, sanitation, and safety standards
- Utilize dining software systems to support operations and enhance customer service
- Promote sustainable dining practices and respond to special dietary requests
- Develop and implement strategic operational, marketing, and financial plans
- Manage vendor relationships and contracts
- Supervise, train, and evaluate dining staff and student employees
- Oversee major dining events and catering logistics
- Optimize kitchen layouts and workflow for efficiency
- Develop programs that engage students, faculty, and staff to enhance dining experience
- Manage budget development, fiscal stewardship, and resource allocation
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable work environment
- Establish and maintain communication and collaboration with campus and external partners
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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