General Information

Position Title: General Manager Commons Operations
Control Number: 000218
Reports To: 000227
Position Title Department Name
Director Dining Services
Department Name: Dining Services
Location: Dining Services
Date Prepared: Mar-05
Exempt: Yes

Primary Purpose

Plans, administers and supervises all food service activities in designated unit of Dining Services.  Responsible for overall operation of a dining services unit.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

*Supervises and controls all functions in designated dining unit including staffing, scheduling, food quality and quantity, facilities, maintenance and service.


*Works Proactively to contain costs within the unit.


*Acts as liaison between the kitchen and dining room operations.


*Reviews and oversees all inventory items and sets control standards for all food products and beverage items.


*Sets and maintains highest quality standards for dining services area including service, food quality, kitchen sanitation, orderly operation and staff services for dining unit.


*Completes all necessary reports for service unit, ensuring accuracy of information and timely completion of reports.


*Approves all employee relations issues such as hiring, firing, counseling, etc., of all staff and reviews all situations with staff supervisors.


*Counsels, trains and appraises staff as necessary.


*Recommends changes in methods and procedures to Associate Director of Dining Services.


*Fills in for any understaffed position in Unit.

Education & Training

Bachelor's degree in Food Service or Business Management, Nutrition or related field or equivalent experience.

Experience

5 years of prior experience in the operation of a food service area.

Knowledge

Must have knowledge of overall operations of food service area including service, food preparation, operation and maintenance of related equipment and inventory and preparation of food products.

Other

Must stand or walk 50% of the day.  Must be able to lift and carry up to 65 lbs. occasionally.