DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES - Michigan Tech- Houghton, MI

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Salary:  $60-62K

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At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. 

Job Summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead food service at The Eatery at McNair on the beautiful campus of Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech).  In this role you will direct the day-to-day operations and financial success of a busy food service location on campus. You will support the overall success of the food service operation. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and company’s standards/policies, and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. his position offers an ideal work-life balance, as well as career growth opportunities!   

 

We offer free parking, cell phone reimbursement, free delicious meals during your shift, long-term growth with a stable market leader, and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes the best in class health, vision, dental plans along with 401K matching, short and long term disability, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs including wellness and legal support. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays.

 

Houghton is a beautiful, quiet, and close-knit community with an outdoorsy, adventurous spirit. It's great for those who love nature and winter sports, and it offers a peaceful lifestyle away from larger cities.  The campus is part of Michigan's most beautiful region along the Keweenaw Peninsula, near Lake Superior. It’s known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, and strong ties to history and education.  The area is surrounded by lush forests, hills, and the vast shoreline of Lake Superior, offering a stunning backdrop, especially in fall when the leaves change color.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department
• Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account
• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems
• Prepares and manages annual budget
• Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
• Other duties as assigned

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred
• Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels
• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
• Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
• ServSafe® Certified

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