Summary

Oversees the daily operations of the student dining center to facilitate successful operations and meet revenue objectives

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees the dining operations and facility to provide quality customer experiences
• Meets with clients to plan catered events and oversees the execution of these events
• Performs routine inspections of the property to assess the facilities condition and makes recommendations, as needed
• Creates menus for the dining center and executes the preparation and delivery of menu items, as needed
• Coordinates the instruction of students at the dining center and assesses performance based on university guidelines
• Maintains supply inventory by ordering supplies from approved vendors, receiving goods, and storing them appropriately
• Creates and coordinates work schedules for staff and students
• Prepares and monitors departmental budget
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree or a combination of education/certification(s) and/or experience suitable for the position
• Moderate amount of experience working in culinary or other related experience
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a food safety manager’s certification approved by the Conference for Food Protection
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

Please note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.