Senior Food Service Manager- Avesta/Catering

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee tuition discount
Life insurance
Disability insurance

Job Description

The University of North Texas (UNT) System is a prominent and growing educational institution located in the Dallas-Fort Worth region of Texas. The system comprises multiple campuses, including the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and its College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. It stands out as the only university system exclusively based in this vibrant metropolitan area, serving more than 49,000 students and employing over 14,000 staff members across its campuses. The UNT System is deeply committed to academic excellence, innovation,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • bachelor's degree in related field
  • three years of experience in food service management or equivalent education, training, or experience
  • food safe certification or ability to obtain within six months
  • skill in operating golf carts, vans and light trucks
  • ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • proficiency in event management software
  • ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • willingness to work in dining halls and retail outlets as needed

Job Qualifications

  • bachelor's degree in related field
  • three years of experience in food service management
  • supervisory experience in culinary staff management
  • experience with production and kitchen operations
  • familiarity with catering and retail food operations including branded and in-house concepts
  • two years of management experience
  • knowledge of dining, retail, and/or catering service operations
  • leadership skills related to business operations such as planning, budgeting, organizing, and evaluating
  • ability to analyze and solve problems and make decisions
  • knowledge of cost and quality control techniques
  • skill in training, supervising, and evaluating subordinates
  • ability to develop and present training programs
  • knowledge of safety and security precautions

Job Duties

  • execute catering events including deliveries, food and beverage breaks, seated plated events, receptions, galas, and cookouts
  • read, understand, extract information and execute events as detailed in banquet event orders (BEOs) using all processes and systems in place
  • set up sheet, roll call, POGs, assignment sheets, room diagrams, setup and service standards, staff presentation, demeanor and closing procedures
  • ensure all policies of time, attendance, uniform and meal policies are followed
  • drive golf carts, vans and light trucks to transport materials, supplies, equipment, food, beverages and staff to different locations
  • lift and load supplies into vehicles using correct loading techniques
  • manage event operations with emphasis on hospitality and customer service to meet and exceed guest satisfaction
  • execute multiple catering events in different locations simultaneously following all processes and policies
  • work other dining services operations including dining halls and retail outlets
  • maintain a flexible schedule including weekends and some holidays
  • proficient in software associated with event paperwork, employee management and office operations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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