Job Description
Manages a large dining center that contains 6 self-branded concepts (Fighting Gobbler Sports Lounge, J.P.'s Chop House, Seven 70, Blend, Leaf and Ladle, & Rossa) and a micro-market under the direction of the Associate Director. Responsibilities include execution of menu plan, budget plan, personnel plan, supervision, counseling, training and development of employees, customer relations, safety and sanitation, and the security and maintenance of buildings and equipment. Responsible for overseeing the development and renovations of concepts, services, and menus. Ensures a safe and sanitary environment for customers and employees and that all policies and procedures are followed. Ensures that all corporate standards are being followed on a daily basis. Ensures a high level of customer service at all times in the dining facility.
Required Qualifications
• Experience in higher education and university meal plans, Business Management, Hospitality or related program, or Culinary Certification program.
• Strong and successful management and supervision experience in a high volume, national brands, multiple item menu, retail and/or institutional food service environment.
• Experience and working knowledge of commercial kitchen and food service operations as well as budgeting and operations management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and public.
• Excellent supervision, mentorship, and leadership abilities; and excellent customer services skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office, Outlook, automated payroll, and automated food inventory systems.
• Preferences given for: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Culinary Arts or related field preferred.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP certification desired
Pay Band
5
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary $70,000 - $75,000/year and commensurate with experience
Review Date
October 21, 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive communitydedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicinecollege, Graduate School , andHonors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including theInnovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerousExtension offices andresearch centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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About Student Affairs:
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About Dining Services:
Virginia Tech has built a reputation for outstanding dining. Our dining program stays at the leading edge of national trends.
Customers report high overall satisfaction and appreciate the variety of dining options available on campus. Recent customer comments such as "I brag about our food service to my friends and family" illustrate that the Virginia Tech students share our pride in the dining program.
Dining Services serves approximately 7.5 million meals per year.
Total on-campus sales of $71.2 million annually
Current national brand annual gross sales of over $9.5 million
Largest single employer on campus, employing over 2,200 people.
Approximately 19,000 dining plan holders with debit-style plans that can be used in any of the dining centers.