MEMORIAL UNION CATERING GENERAL MANAGER

Salary:

Minimum $62,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Catering Operations Director, this position provides
management of on and off site catered events for Memorial Union, while supporting Union South and other Wisconsin Union and Campus buildings. Receptions range from 10 to 1500 guests, with
ballrooms and multiple event spaces, with up to 800 patrons for a single banquet. Provide
supervision of permanent staff and part time staff. Assist to develop food, wage and material costs
for a budget of approximately $2 million.

Responsibilities:

Provides guidance for food service operations in environments such as dining, retail, and/or catering venues, including financial and long term operational planning to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve food service goals.

• 35% Provides operational guidance for food service activities, identifies, develops, facilitates staff training opportunities, and/or supervises dining staff
• 15% Plans and directs staff implementation of operating policies and procedures to ensure adherence to safe food quality, handling, and sanitation processes and procedures
• 10% Monitors the unit budget and approves expenditures
• 10% Tracks and forecasts inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• 20% Directs and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation and associated activities
• 10% Develops staff resources, menus, and communication plans based on established goals

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Education:

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:

2 years in food service, hospitality or banquet catering. Preferred experience in training, supervising and overseeing employees as well as writing schedules and making adjustments based on business needs.

License/Certification:

Preferred
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Preferred
ServSafe Certification
Able to obtain within 6 months

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at the Memorial Union Building.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


Additional Information:

The Wisconsin Union operates two buildings, Memorial Union and Union South, plus additional food service units located throughout campus.The Wisconsin Union is a financially self-supporting division of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The WI Union is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by the vice chancellor for student affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide identity-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University of Recreation and Wellbeing.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please outline your relevant work experience as it relates to the qualifications.

Contact:

Jenny Lee
jenny.lee2@wisc.edu
608-265-1157
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Food Service Manager(DS012)

Department(s):

A961310-WISCONSIN UNION/CATER&CONF/ MU CATERNG

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

259383-AS



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Applications Open: May 26 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 12 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time