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Job Description

Salary: $36,500 – $55,661
Title: Culinary Operations Manager
Category: Management and Professional
Department: Dining Services
Date Posted: 06/20/2014
Schedule:
Other
Position Information:
**Please note the hiring range for this position is $36,500-$55,661 annually.**

Under the general direction of the Executive Chef, the Culinary Operations Manager (COM) is responsible for providing operational oversight to the operations production team in assigned locations. The COM will coordinate assigned personnel, student staff, procurement, production, product transport, recipe compliance and documentation, food cost controls, and safety and sanitation for culinary operations. The COM will supervise and direct the activities of career, limited, and student staff including hiring, training, supervising, evaluating performance, recommending reclassifications, initiating disciplinary actions and resolving complaints.

The Culinary Operations Manager models excellent leadership skills and creates a welcoming environment for staff and customers.

Minimum Requirements:
College degree, preferably in Food Service Management, Hospitality or Culinary Arts, and two (2) years experience in a high volume culinary operation supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of a diverse culinary staff to accomplish daily operational goals in multiple locations, in a timely manner.

Knowledge of culinary production management principles and food production, including sanitation and safety standards, cost control and expense analysis, and food specification and procurement. Knowledge of current food trends and their implementation methods within a large multi-unit facility.

Skills in supervising a food production staff in the basic principles of food preparation and handling, including standardized recipes, batch cooking, and proper temperatures for storage and service.

Experience in directing, organizing, and prioritizing workload to meet required deadlines and departmental objectives. Experience in people management including hiring, training, evaluating, directing, disciplining, and complaint resolution.

Superior English speaking and writing skills and the ability to express ideas and programs clearly and concisely to a diverse team. Ability to create written documentation, manuals, and written protocols using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation

Experience within a customer service oriented environment responding to and meeting/exceeding the needs of the customer. Skill in identifying and understanding the customer’s perspective and maintaining a commitment to excellence in customer service.

Ability to work effectively as an individual and as a team member, and to interact with departmental staff, the campus community, and with diverse campus groups and organizations.

Demonstrated skill with inventory control functions, including experience in physical inventory counts, receiving, and materials storage. Skill in analyzing inventory data. Skill in identifying discrepancies between the physical inventory counts and the recorded inventory counts.

Knowledge of menu management systems which utilize financial and food service software and general software, such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to create spreadsheets and edit documents in word processing applications using moderately advanced features.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working at a UC campus or within a college or university environment.

Experience working in a Union environment.

Knowledge of federal employment and labor regulations. Experience working with Food Pro menu management systems.

Skill in communicating orally and in written format in Spanish.
Additional Information:
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities’ air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.

UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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