Food Services Manager

Summary

Job Category:
Housing, Foods, and Ancillary Services
Job Title:
Food Services Manager
Job Category Definition:
Jobs in this category are responsible for, or supporting, the operation, administration and management of student residence facilities and services.
Job Title Definition:
The Food Services Manager manages or assists in the management of one or multiple food service operations; supervises assigned staff that may include full time, part time, student and temporary employees; provides exceptional customer service through products and services; implements new policies, procedures, products and services; participates in the financial success of the operation; responsible for the safe preparation of products and for providing a safe and secure environment for employees and customers; maintains inventories and facilities. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title.
Working Conditions:
Specific physical requirements and effort are outlined in Job Responsibilities Worksheet (list of essential job duties and responsibilities specific to a particular job at the unit level) in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Other Requirements:
 

Levels

Level 1  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
HFHF9001 I Exempt

Level 1 positions typically demonstrate baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills along with baseline knowledge of routine work applications, employment regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to perform assigned managerial/supervisory tasks; follow recommended approach to assigned work to facilitate achievement of desired results and review completed work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions; ensure employees practice respect for the opinions of others and an awareness of the value of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness in the workplace; utilize a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation; practice positive approaches to problem solving for basic issues; evaluate recommended changes/improvements to quality improvement processes, procedures, policies, and plans; supervise assigned staff and coordinate routine activities to ensure successful completion of tasks.

Typical Education & Experience

1+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a hospitality, business or a nutrition related discipline

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, evaluate, and discipline assigned employees
  • Ensure established food quality control procedures are upheld and compliance with all safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Develop and maintain an environment where both internal and external customers are a top priority
  • Responsible for financial success through cost containment and business growth
  • Research, develop and market new products, menus, recipes, and concepts
  • Participate in departmental and University wide initiatives and committees
  • Assist with special events and catering functions and complete special projects as assigned
  • Order inventory and supplies
  • Oversee maintenance of the facility and care of equipment

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 2  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
HFHF9002 J Exempt

Level 2 positions typically demonstrate intermediate planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills along with intermediate knowledge of employment regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to perform assigned managerial/supervisory tasks; define work objectives, plans, priorities and deadlines and delegate routine tasks appropriately; review completed work of others to verify technical soundness and adherence to deadlines; coach, mentor, and motivate staff in a fair and consistent manner to achieve goals; coach employees on practices that promote the value of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness in the workplace; demonstrate intermediate ability to communicate using more complex terms relevant to specific discipline; develop creative recommendations for solving problems that are varied and somewhat difficult in nature but with limited scope; identify and implement changes/improvements to quality improvement processes, procedures, policies, and plans; supervise staff and coordinate activities to ensure successful completion of tasks.

Typical Education & Experience

3+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a hospitality, business or a nutrition related discipline

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, evaluate, and discipline assigned employees
  • Develop/ensure food quality control procedures are upheld and compliance with all safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Manage, plan, execute and meet with clients regarding special events and catering functions
  • Complete special projects and reports as assigned
  • Research, develop and market new products, menus, recipes, and/or concepts
  • Order inventory and supplies; inspect for quality
  • Responsible for financial success through cost containment and business growth; analyze budgetary items, prepare reports and make recommendations
  • Promote programs and develop communication strategies
  • Ensure quality customer service, for both internal and external customers, through effective communication, problem solving and training of assigned staff
  • Collaborate with other departments to better serve customers and guests
  • May lead or participate in departmental and University wide initiatives and committees
  • Oversee and schedule maintenance requests and care of equipment; may research, plan and recommend equipment purchases and participate in facility renovations
  • Execute environmental stewardship in all operational areas

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 3  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
HFHF9003 K Exempt

Level 3 positions typically demonstrate proficient ability in work design, project management, financial planning and development of goals for accomplishing difficult unit assignments; demonstrate awareness of emerging trends, and changes in employment regulations, policies and procedures to proactively address issues; review completed work of others for conformity to policy, and effectiveness of approach; delegate more advanced tasks to others; facilitate optimal group dynamics and evaluate employee performance on difficult work assignments and recommend appropriate developmental opportunities; develop and implement practices that promote a culture of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness and that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse groups of employees; use diplomacy and advanced communication skills in unstructured settings; modify, adapt, or refine guidelines, if necessary, to resolve issues or problems; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have an impact on unit operations.

Typical Education & Experience

5+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a hospitality, business or a nutrition related discipline

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Overall responsibility of a multi-faceted food service operation and implementation of the strategic plan
  • Hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, evaluate, and discipline assigned employees
  • Purchase products, equipment and supplies
  • Ensure overall quality of food and services through research of new trends, development of new concepts, product mix, and the standardization of products and services offered
  • Ensure a quality customer service experience for internal and external customers by interacting with employees, guests, visitors, and vendors and solving problems
  • Responsible for financial success through cost containment and business growth; forecast, plan, and oversee operational expenses; manage financial statement
  • Develop and implement marketing plans
  • Ensure all food safety and sanitation procedures are followed and that a safe working environment prevails at all times
  • Develop operational standards and inspect locations for compliance and adherence to policies and procedures, including safety and sanitation
  • Execute environmental stewardship in all operational areas
  • Evaluate and plan for maintenance of equipment and facilities, recommend purchases of new equipment and may participate in renovations and facility upgrades
  • Lead special projects such as new construction and renovation projects
  • Participate on and possibly lead departmental, University and national committees
  • Complete special projects as assigned

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 4  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
HFHF9004 L Exempt

Level 4 positions typically demonstrate advanced skills in budget management, business development, communications, and leadership and execution of objectives critical to unit's success; provide detailed plans for changes to specific policies and procedures that may result from trends and changes in overall direction of functional and/or organizational responsibilities; monitor completed work of others to ensure soundness of approach, effectiveness in meeting requirements, the feasibility of recommendations and adherences to requirements; evaluate and enhance practices that promote a strong commitment to inclusionary practices which support diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness throughout the University; demonstrate diplomacy in persuading and influencing a variety of people to achieve results; resolve complex, controversial or unprecedented issues and problems, and demonstrate sound judgment by considering values, risks, impact and implications of actions throughout organization; set clear expectations and hold management team accountable for effectively coaching, mentoring and motivating their respective staffs; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have an impact on University operations.

Typical Education & Experience

7+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a hospitality, business or a nutrition related discipline

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Responsible for the operation, direction and supervision of multiple food service operations and the implementation of strategic plans.
  • Hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, evaluate, and discipline assigned employees
  • Recommend, plan and coordinate professional development opportunities
  • Responsible for the financial success of multiple campus locations through cost containment and business growth; forecast, plan, and oversee multiple operational budgets; manage financial statements
  • Ensure overall quality of products and services through research of new trends, development of new concepts, product mix, and the standardization of products and services offered across all locations
  • Develop operational standards and inspect locations for compliance and adherence to policies and procedures, including safety and sanitation
  • Ensure a quality customer service experience for internal and external customers by interacting with employees, customers, and visitors; solve complex problems
  • Serve and lead national, University, and departmental committees
  • Lead special projects such as new constructions and renovation projects; select architects and product and service providers
  • Develop and implement University wide initiatives
  • Initiate capital and campus projects
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with a variety of campus and community constituents

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 5  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
HFHF9005 M Exempt

Level 5 positions typically demonstrate awareness of broad issues and management trends and evaluate the impact of policy and procedure changes and adjust accordingly; apply management principles to ensure optimal performance throughout organization; ensure appropriate skills are developed and maintained at all levels of responsibility and realign staff responsibilities to meet desired changes in organization and/or University mission; develop plans, practices and efforts to ensure optimal support or diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness throughout the University; demonstrate high level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing a wide variety of people at various levels and locations to achieve results; develop and implement solutions to highly complex and often controversial problems that may have University-wide impact and establish new precedents for solving problems; develop and articulate broad goals and objectives for unit with multi-functions or University-wide impact; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have a strategic impact on University operations.

Typical Education & Experience

10+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a hospitality, business or a nutrition related discipline

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Work Duties
  • Responsible for the direction of the overall operation of multiple food service operations and the development and implementation of strategic plans
  • Hire, train, coach, supervise, schedule, evaluate, and discipline employees.
  • Overall responsibility for all employees in the unit.
  • Responsible for managing and developing a budget.
  • Ensure overall quality of products and services through research of new trends, development of new concepts, product mix, and the standardization of products and services offered across all locations
  • Direct the strategic planning and new business development.
  • Plan and develop operational changes, policies and procedures.
  • Establish and ensure adherence to all safety and sanitation standards as it relates to facilities.
  • Plan and direct new construction and renovations for multiple food service operations.
  • Negotiate and maintain contracts with national vendors.
  • Responsible for the financial success of University Park food service locations through cost containment and new revenue sources; forecast, plan and oversee multiple operational budgets; manage financial statements.
  • Lead and participate in various committees, task forces, teams and community based groups as required.
  • Develop, implement and enhance a student centered work environment; meet with a variety of groups to communicate goals and objectives and solve problems
  • Serve and lead national, University, and departmental committees
  • Recommend, plan and coordinate professional development opportunities

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.