STUDENT DINING MANAGER - LSU - BATON ROUGE

Compass Group•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a self-motivated Retail Food Service Manager for LSU in Baton Rouge. The manager provides hands-on oversight of the day-to-day operations and financial performance of multiple retail foodservice locations. The role involves ensuring compliance with contract guidelines, Health Department regulations, company standards, and expectations for food quality, freshness, and presentation. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to campus dining operations and grow within Chartwells Higher Education.

Requirements

Good knowledge of food, culinary, and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food-cost controls, marketing, and presentation.
Experience with cash retail operations.
Supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with management, customers, and associates.
Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational practices.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and internet use.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of retail operational foodservice management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience.
Retail marketing experience.
A B.S. degree or an A.A. degree plus three years of directly related experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan and supervise retail functions; maintain cash controls and payroll records; oversee hiring and training of associates.
Promote customer satisfaction and good public relations through safe and efficient use of resources.
Direct staff in providing scheduled retail services in accordance with corporate policies and presentation standards.
Train associates in customer service, proper portioning, cashier skills, and safety and sanitation.
Complete required daily, weekly, and monthly reports on time and within prescribed deadlines.
Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and students.
Implement and maintain cash-handling standards to prevent theft of services or company funds.
Maintain inventory levels.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life/AD, and disability insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off and holiday time off, varying by site and state
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws