Catlett Marketplace General Manager

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, Institutional Management, Hotel & Restaurant Administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and supervisory experience.

• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors.

• Demonstrated experience navigating change in prior positions, reflected in accomplishments like implementing new procedures, supporting organizational restructuring, improving service delivery, or quickly mastering new tools or platforms.

• Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification and Allergen training certification within 6 months of hire.

• Experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.

• Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume food service environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Working experience in a large-scale food service operation.

• Working experience with electronic timekeeping systems, inventory systems, and POS systems.

• Experience at a large institution or corporation

• Experience working at a government institution

Application Details

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States. For questions or additional information, please contact Melia Pieper at melia-pieper@uiowa.edu.

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