Assistant Director - Yahentamitsi Dining Facility
Job Description
Position Number:
100572Title:
Assistant DirectorFunctional Title:
Assistant Director - Yahentamitsi Dining FacilityCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
VPSA-Dining ServicesCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Reporting to the Associate Director for Residential Dining and managing a comprehensive culinary team including an Executive Chef, a front-of-house management team, and a Production Manager with support from the Senior Executive Chef, Nutritionist, and the Procurement team. This position is responsible for all aspects of overseeing, managing and operating the most prominent dining hall and largest production operation, the award winning 68,000-square-foot residential facility on UMD campus. The facility offers 12 unique food stations serving over ten thousand meals daily with annual revenues of about thirty million.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Restaurant Management, Business, or a related field.
Prince George’s County Food Service Sanitation Management Certification. TIPS (or equivalent) Alcoholic Beverage Management Certification.
Experience: Seven (7) years of management experience in a large multi-service platform food service facility, at least 3 of which were in a senior role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Restaurant Management, Business, or a related field.
Prince George’s County Food Service Sanitation Management Certification. TIPS (or equivalent) Alcoholic Beverage Management Certification.
Experience: Seven (7) years of management experience in a large multi-service platform food service facility, at least 3 of which were in a senior role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Five Star commitment to Guest Services and the proven ability to provide hospitality that regularly exceeds guest expectations and instills a guest service work ethic in subordinate staff.
- Outstanding ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and coworkers from a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to build consensus, and outstanding leadership skills.
- Strong knowledge of the principles and procedures of high volume food service operations and of restaurant and food service trends.
- Outstanding guest service, hospitality, and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a diverse work team with a range of skills at multiple locations.
- Skill and knowledge of food production and service, ordering food, beverages and supplies inventory control, food safety and cost controls, through knowledge of Department, University, State and Federal HR policies, procedures and laws.
- Ability to operate a variety of computers and use food production inventory, and HR software.
- Thorough knowledge of budgeting, financial statements and the principles of staff scheduling, cost control and inventory control.
- Basic knowledge of the principals of food production, cooking and preparation; of food and food service marketing, of food products and menu development; of foodservice environmental best practices; ability to read, interpret and implement long and short term planning in response to data.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Management experience in non-traditional dining facilities, preferably in a public university, and formal culinary training preferred.
- FMP and/or CEC certification preferred.
Additional Certifications:
Must have a drivers license valid in Maryland with 5 points or less.
Additional Information:
Anticipated starting pay from $117,642 to the low-$140s, commensurate with experience.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
- This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations.
- Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays.
- Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Football Weekends, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events.
- Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 15 pounds regularly.
- The University of Maryland is a non-smoking, drug free, weapon free campus.
Posting Date:
10/04/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
11/04/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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