Internal/External

Position Title

Director of University Dining

TTC Title and Code

Food Service Director (DS010)

FTE

100%

Position Information

Total Rewards

Department

University Dining

Department Description

Under general supervision of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and working in conjunction with the Director of University Centers and the Director of Housing and Residence Life, this position is responsible for residential, retail, and catering services. University Dining is a student-centered department under the Division of Student Affairs. University Dining places a strong emphasis on quality, value, student employment, and sustainability.

University Description

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.EverythingPointsHere.com.

The Food Service Director provides leadership, direction, and vision to coordinate and manage the Division's self-operated and self-supporting dining operations; oversees the dining management staff; maintains best practices in purchasing, storing, and handling of food; ensures proper standards of sanitation, food handling, and safety; short and long range planning for equipment and facility needs; reviews hiring, training and discipline of all dining service employees; and models customer service behavior and standards in all areas. The Director develops and administers operating budgets and provides required financial reports; maintains favorable relations with employees, customers, and university staff; and works closely with academic areas on joint endeavors and the provision of opportunities for class related experiences. The Director of University Dining directly supervises the core leadership team and provides oversight to all full-time and student staff.

Schedule: Monday-Friday. Varied hours as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 
  7 years of experience with at least 3 of the 7 years at an executive/senior management level in a high volume, high quality, and diverse multi-unit operation
• Experience in marketing, dining, retail, and catering
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and assessment
• Supervisory experience with professional staff at varying levels in a dining program
• Food production experience as it relates to health and safety, and food handling and storage
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 
  Bachelor's degree preferred
• Progressive, forward-thinking leader with a demonstrated record of professional development
• Prior experience managing sustainability and local foods initiatives which included contracting with outside vendors
• Demonstrated experience with/record of revenue generation
• A strong background in fiscal and facility planning ¿ i.e., budget preparation, equipment management, revenue forecasting, etc.
• Food Management Professional (FMP) or Servsafe certificates

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. UW-Stevens Point values diversity and inclusion as supported by our mission, ¿Through the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point fosters intellectual growth, provides a broad-based education, models community engagement and prepares students for success in a diverse and sustainable world.¿

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

• PTO offering prorated based on start date and hours worked.

How To Apply

This position and instructions on how to apply are located on our website. Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. To return to a draft application, click on the "My Activities" link at the top of the screen after logging in. Once you click on Submit Application, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. After submitting the application, you will receive an Application Confirmation email from the application system. Refer to the "How To Apply" document for more information.

Anticipated Appointment Date

Terms of Employment

Deadline

To ensure consideration, completed online applications must be received by end of day, 11:59 pm, on June 23, 2023. However, screening may continue until the needs of the recruitment are met.

Required Materials

Position Contact

Human Resources Contact