General Information

Position Title: General Manager of Retail Operations
Control Number: 001121
Reports To: 000227
Position Title Department Name
Director Dining Services
Department Name: Dining Services
Location: Dining Services
Date Prepared: Oct-06
Exempt: Yes

Primary Purpose

Plans, administers and supervises all food service activities and is responsible for the overall operation of Dining Services’ Retail Operations including: The Grille, Convenience Store, Juice Bar, Rehearsal’s Cafe, Snow Bowl Snack Bar, Ralph Myhre Golf Course Snack Bar, Concessions, and Wilson Café at the library.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

*Supervises and controls all functions in Retail Operations including staffing, scheduling, payroll, food quality and quantity and facilities maintenance and service. Programing/Cybercafe in conjunction W/CCAL.

*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 service for dining unit.

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

Trains employees in the use of and monitors all point of sale and time keeping systems.

Coordinates and controls all resources including repair and maintenance within food service unit.

*Approves all employee relations issues such as hiring, firing, counseling, etc. of all staff.

*Reviews all employee relations situations with supervisors.

*Recommends changes in methods and procedures to Director.

*Controls food costs by establishing purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standard recipes and waste control procedures.

Establishes maintenance, cleaning, stock rotation schedules and sanitary controls.

*Recruits and trains managers, cooks, counter workers, bartenders, wait staff, and student staff in proper procedures, work habits, use and maintenance of all equipment and cash registers.

*Train employees in the use of CBORD and MMS.

*Provides shift coverage for direct reports with responsibilities of supervision in all Retail Operations as necessary.

*Prepares work schedules for Retail Operations’ supervisors and Roundsperson.

Education & Training

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts.

Experience

4-6 years of progressive food preparation experience and/or supervisory experience preferred within a retail food service operation. Prior experience in retail food operations including espresso bars, point of sale systems and computer programs helpful.

Knowledge

Must have knowledge of food preparation methods, qualities, measurements, proper food storage techniques, use and maintenance of food service equipment and cash handling skills. Excel, Word, Banner/AS400-CBORD/Fox Pro.

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