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Job Location (Full Address):

735 Library Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

200813 Meliora Dining/Aux Ops

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 113

Compensation Range:

$77,216.00 - $115,824.00

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

Responsibilities:

General Purpose

Oversees ongoing day-to-day operations and procedures for multiple major residential dining locations serving the River Campus and Eastman School of Music University community. Develops programming, scheduling, and planning for the operational success of the residential dining halls of the University dining program. Responsible for delivering quality nutritional services daily in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Ensures consistent food service, proper food preparation and storage, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. Establishes policies and ensures procedures are followed. Ensures that food standards, operating efficiency levels, financial performance standards, timetables, and metrics are met and adhered to for success. Works with team members to identify operational improvement opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Provides the day-to-day vision, planning, and direction for multiple major residential dining operations located on the River Campus and the Eastman School of Music.

+ Manages and supports the respective residential operational management teams, consisting of leaders who are responsible for overseeing represented staff.

+ Ensures smooth processes and achieves business goals by managing staff, inventory, and unit performance while maintaining a focus on student engagement, customer satisfaction, quality execution, service, and compliance.

+ Develops and implements operational strategies and procedures.

+ Develops and executes strategic plans that include innovative dining concepts, service-delivery strategies, financial priorities, facility renovations, and improvements to support the University’s strategic plan.

+ Collaborates with marketing to develop and implement residential marketing initiatives.

+ Oversees the creation, management, and execution of the academic and summer operations calendar for residential services, ensuring that website content and digital media are accurate and up to date.

+ Partners with leadership to analyze enrollment trends and evolving food preferences, including healthy and allergen-free options, to support the development and enhancement of residential dining halls.

+ In conjunction with the Campus Culinary team, manages expected culinary performance outcomes for the three residential operations.

+ Monitors and analyzes operational performance to identify areas for improvement.

+ Develops key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics accordingly.

+ Reports performance results on a regular basis.

+ Develops and implements improvement plans, setting performance expectations for a culture of continuous growth and development, and aligning performance results with university-wide goals and objectives.

+ Supports and communicates University initiatives to the team.

+ Forecasts and develops operating budgets for food and beverage costs, labor expenses, safety, certifications, equipment, capital expenditures, and facilities maintenance. Works closely with divisional leaders, administrators, and Finance to develop departmental capital plans.

+ Ensures efficient allocation of resources and budgets assigned to the residential dining services to ensure activities are successfully met.

+ Reviews and assesses progress and current operational and financial situations with departmental leadership regularly.

+ Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for trends and to ensure financial controls are in place.

+ Designs and executes revenue-driving programs for dining halls and ensures they meet University standards and practices.

+ Provides leadership for annual price negotiations and develops Food Service Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as needed.

+ Hires, supervises, trains, directs, and manages the performance of direct reports.

+ Sets high expectations for customer service, operational knowledge, and education among all staff.

+ Provides direct supervision, guidance, and coaching to ensure staff are working efficiently and collaboratively as a cohesive and effective team.

+ Fosters teamwork and open communication.

+ Collaborates on the development of performance expectations for leaders assigned to residential dining halls across both campuses.

+ Enhances performance quality by setting clear standards, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and identifying training needs for direct reports, lower-level leadership, and a large population of represented staff and agency labor.

+ Implements improvement plans, developing performance expectations for a culture of continuous growth and development, and aligning performance results with department-wide goals and objectives.

+ Uses engagement strategies to recognize, motivate, and celebrate individuals and teams delivering outstanding performance throughout the locations.

+ Assesses current skills, levels of accreditation, and training needs of departmental employees.

+ In conjunction with other dining leaders, coordinates the development of training programs that simultaneously strengthen employee performance and enhance potential career advancement.

+ Works with leadership to ensure departmental consistency in the application of policies, procedures, and required food safety certifications per the University Sanitarian, NYS, and Monroe County Department of Health protocols.

+ Ensures adherence to policies and procedures, as well as relevant regulations and industry standards.

+ Maintains a current and developing knowledge base of health and dietary concerns, food allergies, and religious practices related to dining.

+ Maintains adherence to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and speaks to and meets regularly with delegates to ensure needs are met.

+ Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

+ Audits dining facilities from a food safety and facilities standpoint.

+ Maintains knowledge of current industry practices through association membership, training sessions, continuing education, and industry activities.

+ Supports leadership in other projects and initiatives as needed.

+ Responds and assists in student and parent service issues.

+ Works in partnership with student groups throughout campus, i.e., student advisory committees, sustainability groups, campus dining advisory committee, and student government.

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

+ Associate's degree in hospitality, business, or related field and 5 years of experience in a leadership role required.

+ Or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred.

+ Experience working in a food service or dining operations role required.

+ Experience working with represented staff and/or experience working with a diverse audience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

+ Ability to manage complex projects, design and implement new programs required.

+ Ability to analyze, condense, and synthesize information and provide accurate analysis and summaries required.

+ Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, and strong attention to detail required.

+ Strategic planning skills required.

+ Ability to exercise independent judgment and follow established protocols and procedures required.

+ Previous leadership experience, including team management required.

Licenses and Certifications:

+ Serv-Safe certification within 12 months of hire required.

+ AllerTrain certification within 12 months of hire required.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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