Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The Manager, Dining Operations is responsible for oversight of the retail dining program and working collaboratively with the residential dining program at Washington University. Retail dining consists of multiple sub-contracted dining locations across multiple campuses. The WashU dining program consists of contract dining facilities that provide a wide variety of high-quality foodservice offerings, including kosher, halal, and allergen friendly dining. The Manager of Operations serves as a key member of the dining leadership team in providing an award winning campus dining program with a wide range of diverse offerings. The Manager is expected to represent the Director of Dining in building relationships and managing contracts with multiple key vendors on the Danforth, North, and West campus. This position will be responsible for direct oversight of a number of individual sub-contracts including local and MWBE vendors across campus.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage the retail dining portfolio and provide day-to-day operational direction of our contract partners in setting offerings, programming, service concepts and all other aspects of a large food service operation.
- Collaborate with Dining and University partners to promote growth opportunities for local businesses to enhance Washington University dining program.
- Collaborate with the Facilities/Project Manager to ensure all campus dining facilities are in good working order and kept to our expected standard of care.
- Collaborate with the Campus Executive Chef on necessary menu development and culinary training.
- Represent dining services as needed to students, and the campus community.
- Collaborate with the Director for Dining to facilitate catering opportunities for sub-contract vendors on campus.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (4 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a university food service environment.
- Experience in developing and managing an allergen program.
- Experience in developing and managing kosher, halal and other religious dietary needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Communication, Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution, Creative Strategies, Dietary Management, Food Services, Forward Thinking, Interpersonal Relationships, Public Speaking, Recipe Development, Recipe Testing, Teamwork
Grade
G10
Salary Range
$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailCandidateQuestions@wustl.eduor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.