Senior Food Service Manager- Avesta/Catering

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

The University of North Texas System (UNT System) is a prestigious and comprehensive university system located exclusively in the dynamic Dallas-Fort Worth region. Comprising multiple institutions 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 at Fort Worth, the UNT System serves a diverse student population exceeding 49,000 across these campuses with a talented workforce of more than 14,000 employees. The system proudly awards nearly 12,000 degrees annually, playing a crucial role in the educational and economic growth... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • three years' experience in food service management or equivalent combination of education, training or experience
  • Food Safe Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • ability to drive golf carts, vans and light trucks
  • ability to lift and load supplies using correct techniques
  • ability to work flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
  • proficiency in event management software and employee management systems
  • ability to supervise culinary staff and manage kitchen operations
  • ability to work multiple catering events simultaneously
  • ability to work in dining halls and retail outlets
  • must submit at least two professional references

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • three years' experience in food service management or equivalent education, training or experience
  • knowledge of dining, retail, and/or catering service operations
  • leadership skills related to planning, budgeting, organizing, controlling and evaluating business operations
  • ability to analyze and solve problems in personnel, food preparation or food handling
  • knowledge of cost and quality control techniques
  • demonstrated leadership and good judgment
  • skill in training, supervising and evaluating staff
  • ability to develop and present training and development programs
  • knowledge of safety and security precautions
  • superior attention to detail to ensure high quality standards for catering events

Job Duties

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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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