Food Service Manager 2 - Union Market

EWU is currently searching for a Food Service Manager 2. We’re seeking an organized, energetic and innovative leader to oversee all aspects of our food service operations within our busy Union Market. Major Responsibilities will include managing all food service operations associated with the Union Market, including catering, concessions, special events, and retail sales. Participate in the planning and promotion of Dining Services activities.

Duties:
Under direction, interview and recommend selection of applicants, train new employees, assign and schedule work, act upon leave requests, conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary action.

Plan menus, order product and equipment, and maintain inventory levels.

Plan and forecast staffing, costs, product usage, pricing and equipment needs for operations and events managed.

Maintain acceptable sanitation and safety practices.

Monitor fiscal activity for operations managed and make budgetary recommendations.

Assist in the departmental arrangement of adequate staffing for peak work demands.

Assist in the development of policies for EWU Dining Services; implement established policies.

Compile reports on operations managed.

Prepare cost estimates and quotes for on- and off-campus Dining Service events.

Develop and promote efforts to maximize usage of EWU Dining Service Staff.

Attend University and community meetings to inform groups of services and products available.

Assist in long-range planning and development of EWU Dining Services.

Assist in the development and implementation of goals and supporting strategies for EWU Dining Services.

Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for EWU Dining Services through preparation of recommendations.

Perform related duties as required.

May act as Director in their absence.

The salary range for this position is $51,360 (minimum) up to $69,072. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

It is recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

• Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications (and preferred qualifications, if applicable). It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.

• Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).

• Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.

• Mission Statement Response – EWU’s mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?