Operations Manager, Catlett Market Place

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Institutional Management, Nutrition, Dietetics or Hotel Restaurant and Institutional Management or an equivalent degree or an equivalent combination of education and supervisory experience is required.
• Full-time experience (typically 1-3 years) in food service management.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, respond quickly and effectively to challenges.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors at an extensive proficiency level
• Demonstrated extensive proficiency in the ability to work with variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of diverse individuals.
• Experience in a large-scale food service operation
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification.
• Demonstrated extensive proficiency in the ability to provide excellent customer service and to meet or exceed customer service needs.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience (typically 1-3 years) managing financial resources for multi-million dollar operation.
• Familiar with CBORD or similar management systems and automated timekeeping systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of food preparation, methods, techniques and terminology used in food service operations.
• Experience supervising a large number of entry level culinary and support staff.

Application Details:

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

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.  Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact esther-kalonji@uiowa.edu.