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Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Food Service Assistant Manager
Job Summary: This position is part of the team that oversees some of our most popular venues in the Memorial Union: Lakefront Lounge, Daily Scoop, Strada, and the summer terrace BBQ stand. The person in this position is responsible for the day-to-day management, sales, customer service, food safety, and profitability of these venues. This role will provide direct supervision to full-time staff, part-time staff, student staff and student supervisors. A successful candidate will have previous restaurant experience and demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and teambuilding skills. This position comes with a pension plan, sick leave, vacation, and many insurance options.
Physical Demands:Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally needed; Ability to work outside in inclement weather
Work Schedule and Location:This position is scheduled to work a combination of days, nights and weekends. Operational and work schedules will be closely aligned with the services and customer needs of our units. As a result, work schedules will be adjusted during specific times of the year to meet demand.
Key Job Responsibilities: - Assists with unit budget monitoring, management of inventory levels, and staff training
- Monitors adherence to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures, identifies needs and makes recommendations for improvement to leadership
- Develops, implements and oversees workflow components, and assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff
- Selects, develops, implements and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations
- Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities
Department: Wisconsin Union, Dining & Hospitality, Memorial Union
Compensation: The expected starting salary is $57,500 / Annually
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see.
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf
Required Qualifications: - 1.5 years of restaurant experience as a restaurant manager
- 1 year working in an establishment that serves alcohol
Preferred Qualifications: - Direct supervision of two or more supervisors or managers in a restaurant setting
- Experience with leading teams of 20+ employees
- Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
Certifications: - ServeSafe Certification Required: Hold or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
- Valid Bartender License Required: Hold or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
How to Apply: Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.
You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
-Resume
-Cover Letter
Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.
Contact Information: Kathleen Keller, kathleen.keller@wisc.edu, 608-262-9323
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