What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Manager - Cafe/Warehouse position at UWM retail services - Restaurant Operations?
Application Deadline Date: 02/22/2025. Applicants are REQUIRED to APPLY on UWM'S WEBSITE.
UWM's Dining and Retail Services is a self-operated dining venture on campus with an $18 million operating budget. The department has three (3) facilities that provide food services across campus, including Sandburg Hall Café, Cambridge Commons Café, Restor Sandburg, Restor Cambridge, and retail offerings in the Student Union including a catering unit, Grind coffee locations, convenience stores, and concessions operations. The department includes a dynamic management team and approximately 50 resolute permanent staff. Our department includes over 300 student employees in all areas of our operations.
Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Residential Dining Services, UW- Milwaukee’s Dining and Retail Services Department is hiring a dynamic and team-focused Food Service Manager. This position oversees food service operations in one (1) of the residential dining facilities as well as central dock operations situated in two (2) locations, supervises staff including: full time, part time, and student staff, and facilitates adherence to Dining food quality, handling, and sanitation procedures. The position is responsible for the planning, coordinating, service, and delivery of all food and all related activities for these operations and for special events. The incumbent has overall responsibility for front-of-the-house final food preparation, food distribution, operation systems and registers, and monitoring unit inventory and budgets.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or equivalent education and/or work experience
- Three (3) years' experience in a variety of food service operations (examples: cafeterias, catering, fast food, convenience services, food courts, concessions)
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to qualify to drive state vehicles
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years’ full time management experience in food service operations.
- Experience with institutional food sourcing, inventory control, and purchasing.
- Experience with menu management and Point of Sale software systems.
- Experience managing food, labor, and supply budgets.
- Experience with standardized recipe and menu development.
- ServSafe certification or equivalent state certification.
- Two (2) years of full-time food service management experience in a University/College or similar setting.
- Successful completion of State of Wisconsin Restaurant Manager Certification.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a culinary related field.
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holidays, and paid legal holidays. To view summary benefits information, please visit the Human Resources Benefits web page at https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.)
Interested applicants are REQUIRED to apply online and provide:
- A resume
- A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
- Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates's application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Application materials received after the February 22, 2025 deadline date may not receive consideration.
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Position Contact
Luke Messmann 414-251-5883 MessmanL@uwm.edu
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Milwaukee, WI 53211: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64,000 - $80,000
