Food Service Manager

Bellevue College is a prominent and vibrant educational institution located just 10 miles east of Seattle, Washington. Known for its diverse student population, Bellevue College prides itself on reflecting the global community it serves. As a student-centered institution, it fosters an inclusive environment where creativity, innovation, and collaboration thrive. Bellevue College supports professional growth among its employees by valuing their contributions and empowering them as essential partners in achieving the college's mission. The college offers a comprehensive compensation package to its employees, including competitive salaries and extensive benefits such as medical, dental, life, and disability coverage options for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include retirement and deferred compensation plans, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, transit programs, reduced tuition fees, employee discounts, and membership perks. Employees at Bellevue College work in a supportive environment where their voices are heard, their goals are nurtured, and their impact is celebrated. This commitment to a positive workplace culture extends to all departments, including the Food and Event Service department.

The Food Service Manager role at Bellevue College offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to oversee comprehensive food service operations across campus. This full-time, regular position provides a salary ranging from $78,777 to $114,227 annually, with new hires typically starting at no more than $87,639, depending on qualifications and experience. Scheduled for 40 hours per week, the position is classified as exempt from overtime.

As a Food Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in directing daily food service activities across multiple campus dining locations. Your responsibilities include managing food production, coordinating service flow and staffing, and ensuring adherence to food safety regulations at local, state, and federal levels. You will lead efforts to minimize food waste, optimize operational costs, and deliver high-quality dining experiences. This role demands an active, visible presence in operations to monitor performance and support staff. Supervising a diverse team including cooks, cashiers, and student employees, you will ensure adequate staffing through effective scheduling and provide continuous coaching to foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

In addition, you will collaborate on menu development to accommodate various dietary needs and preferences, incorporating plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher, and allergy-sensitive options. Engaging regularly with the campus community, you will actively seek feedback to improve service quality and introduce innovative service concepts and promotions. Your financial acumen will be essential in tracking food costs, managing inventory, placing orders, and maintaining vendor relationships. You will also oversee the maintenance of equipment and vending machines, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted operations.

Overall, this role combines operational leadership, staff management, customer engagement, and financial stewardship, making it an ideal position for a dynamic professional passionate about food service management within an educational setting. Bellevue College values diversity and inclusion and encourages candidates who align with these values to apply. This position requires key certifications such as the King County Food Handler’s Permit and ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification within six months of hire. If you are seeking a fulfilling career that marries your food service expertise with your commitment to community and innovation, Bellevue College’s Food Service Manager position offers a compelling opportunity to make a meaningful impact.