Mgr DIR GA CTR FOOD SERVICES

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The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel is hiring motivated, dependable, and team-orientated individuals for jobs that advance UGA's mission of Public Service and Outreach. The Georgia Center, located on campus across from Stegeman Coliseum, is the campus hub for the development and administration of non-credit professional and continuing education courses as well as home of the only on-campus hotel.

Monday thru Friday, 8-5 with some nights and weekend work as required.

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

This is administrative and managerial work in Food Services. This person is responsible for directing and leading a food service team in providing for the food services needs of customers in all food venues at the Georgia Center which includes; catering, banquets, restaurant, bar, cafe and conference breaks, meal plan operations, and other tasks as assigned. Activities and decisions are varied in nature, involving the solving of both common and unusual problems. The food director supports the mission of the Georgia Center and will partner with Conference & Event planning, Sales, Marcom and Hotel to generate revenue for the Center. This person will be proactive in planning, improving services, programs, and processes, able to work with computers including various supportive technological tools for food & hospitality industry, and be a strong leader with excellent managerial skills.

Skilled in managerial, time management, financial analysis, forecasting, Profit/Loss, basic marketing skills, basic accounting/budget skills, customer service. Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, delegate and follow-up. Ability to communicate effectively.

Standard office demands.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Manages daily operation of the Food Services Area
Determines staff and supervisory
Manage labor efficiently
Oversees payroll, accounts payable, and sales data
Hires new employees
Plans, and coordinates training activities for all phases pertinent to Food Service Operations
Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing policies, procedures and operational changes in the food service area

Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendation for Food Service's budget
Prepares special reports; reviews and analyzes operation reports
Reviews, and recommends purchase of equipment
Plans layout for improved facilities and recommends remodeling and refurbishing of existing facilities

Responsible for marketing the food venues
Work as an effective team member and partnership with CEP, Sales and Hotel departments
Develops plans for summer operations, conferences, and special food services programs
Responsible for developing customer service programs to promote customer feedback

Set standards, approves menus and menu patterns
Orders food in chef's absences
Responsible for accuracy of inventories taken