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Vanderbilt University

Manager, Campus Dining

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Vanderbilt Campus Dining is a dynamic and integral part of Vanderbilt University, serving the campus community with a commitment to quality, nutrition, and sustainability. As a prominent dining service provider within the university environment, Vanderbilt Campus Dining operates a variety of dining halls ranging in capacity from small-scale serving 500 meals per day to larger establishments capable of providing 2,500 meals daily. The operation focuses on delivering high-quality meals that meet diverse dietary needs while maintaining excellent health and safety standards. With a dedication to sustainability and community engagement, Vanderbilt Campus Dining emphasizes creating a positive and inclusive dining experience... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma
  • at least 3 years of management experience in food service management
  • proficiency in word outlook excel powerpoint and POS system
  • strong communication skills
  • strong time management and organizational skills
  • demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service
  • ability to manage people and be accountable for organizational assets

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma is necessary
  • associate’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred
  • at least 3 years of management experience in food service management is necessary
  • proficiency in word outlook excel powerpoint and POS system is necessary
  • strong communication verbal written interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population is necessary
  • strong time management organizational and multi-tasking skills and an eye for detail is necessary
  • demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service is necessary
  • ability to manage people and have accountability for Vanderbilt assets is necessary

Job Duties

  • promote the vision and core values of Vanderbilt Campus Dining
  • ensure compliance with Vanderbilt Campus Dining policies procedures collective bargaining unit agreements and employment programs
  • develop and maintain positive professional relationships employees guests support partners and other departments within the operation and university community
  • manage organizational changes and own messages being delivered to the team and serving as a link between hourly employees and leadership to communicate concerns and ideas
  • reinforce individual and team accountability for assigned tasks monitor staff performance coach hourly employees to effect changes in behavior and implement appropriate action plans with deliverables when needed
  • provide open honest feedback and complete performance evaluations for hourly team members
  • develop and maintain professional relationships with union stewards
  • assist with implementation of new policies procedures and trainings
  • ensure performance expectations and work rules are clearly communicated and followed
  • facilitate and support successful onboarding and training initiatives for your team members
  • create review and manage labor schedules to ensure best labor management practices are implemented
  • review submit and manage the Oracle time management system in the operation ensures leave requests like PTO are entered and approved on a weekly basis
  • understand monitor and supervise hourly employees’ adherence to Dining’s menu management processes including ingredient recipe and menu compliance and inventory processes
  • provide guidance direction and coaching on production sheets and portion control to ensure accurate results are used and recorded at assigned station(s)
  • responsible to record and turn in production sheets immediately after each meal period
  • perform food and labor audits in operation on a consistent basis manage and support any action plans to ensure location is continuing to improve efficiencies
  • maintains high level of food safety and sanitation standards and conduct regular inspections of dining facilities
  • review menu boards signage and website postings for each meal period to ensure accuracy of published menus
  • ensure unit’s physical building is organized and in good repair and ensure kitchen equipment i e dishwasher ovens refrigeration exhaust and ventilation systems is operational reports any needed repairs to general manager if necessary
  • implement and manage unit-specific sustainability goals and programs

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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