Retail Manager (Food Services Leader), IU Dining and Hospitality

Department

IU BLOOMINGTON HOSPITALITY (BA-HSPY-IUBLA)

Department Information

IU Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University’s core values of education, innovation, tradition, and inclusion, which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality.

IU Dining supports the IU community and our guests by serving fresh, delicious, sustainably sourced cuisine in welcoming, inclusive dining halls and eateries.

Retail dining runs food operations for cafes and campus stores at IU Bloomington, also managing relationships with external businesses that serve food on campus and vendors whose retail products are carried at IU.

Retail dining staff work closely with the teams in residential and Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) dining to ensure consistent procurement of products that match student preferences and dietary needs.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Leads daily operation by coordinating and administrating the activities of the dining location.
• Oversees and monitors the budget of the unit and inventory control.
• Coordinates special events and summer conferences.
• Accountable for the financial results of the unit.
• Leads Assistant Manager and Sous Chef to supervise and direct full/part-time staff and student employees with preparation, order taking, and delivery of food.

General Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees dining operation and activities.
• Trains staff in methods and procedures of customer service, food preparation, and proper use of equipment.
• Oversees staff responsible for placing food orders and ensures the dining facility has the necessary resources and supplies to operate effectively.
• Conducts regular inspections of the kitchen, dining room, and other food service facilities to ensure compliance with government, safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Works with Food Services Leader(s) to prepare short and long-term fiscal budgets.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary, hospitality, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of food service experience

Preferred

• 1 year of management experience in relevant field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Food Safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days from date of hire

Preferred

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to lead/manage others
• Demonstrates customer service skills
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Ability to inspire staff and deliver constructive feedback
• Knowledge of professional cooking principles
• Ability to learn and use point-of-sale systems, and other university software such as TIME and FIS
• Knowledge of current applicable food codes and other relevant safety regulations

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house work. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. This position involves using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies or objects weighing up to 50 pounds and effective communication skills are necessary. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana 

Advertised Salary

$47,000 per year

Work Hours

Shift times vary according to business needs and will include days through the week as well as weekends (as necessary) to meet operational demands. Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate special meals and events.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Operations

Job Family: Food Services

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

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