RETAIL DINING DIRECTOR - ChickFilA Panda Express - Texas A&M University- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

Compass Group•Corpus Christi, TX

8d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Ed is currently hiring an energetic and growth-minded Retail Dining Director on the campus of Texas A&M UNIVERSITY OF UTAH in beautiful Corpus Christi, TX. In this key leadership position, you will be responsible for the successful retail dining operations across campus, which include Chick-Fil-A, Panda Express and Starbucks. As the Director of Retail Dining, you will perform a variety of duties including the planning and supervision of special functions, the maintaining of cash controls and payroll records, and the hiring and training of our hourly team members. They also ensure client satisfaction, through engagement and efficient uses of Chartwells resources.

Requirements

Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels
Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
ServSafe® Certified

Nice To Haves

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred
Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable

Responsibilities

Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department
Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account
Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems
Prepares and manages annual budget
Utilize company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time-keeping, etc.
Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
Other duties as assigned