Executive Director Dining and Culinary at Tulane University in new orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

Executive Director Dining and CulinaryFood Services

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

Oversees Tulane's Dining Services at all campuses and serves as the primary liaison between all university departments and the third-party dining contractor that manages the program. The Executive Director is the university's primary contract manager, working closely with the contractor to provide the campus community with vibrant and progressive dining options that will reflect positively on Tulane's premiere academic reputation and the rich culinary traditions of New Orleans. Providing high-quality food offerings that meet the diverse needs of the university community is paramount.
The Executive Director must serve as an advocate for the institution, its students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and the contractor. Responsibilities include efficient and effective management of the dining program's varied components and successful collaboration among key departmental stakeholders, including leadership in Student Affairs, Housing and Residence Life, Campus Services, Athletics, Human Resources, and Accounting. Tulane's Dining Services are managed by a food service provider (third-party) under a fee agreement. The executive director is responsible for managing all aspects of the agreement, including terms and conditions related to finances, operations, employees, technology, facilities, equipment, and stakeholder engagement.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree* Seven (7) or more years of experience in management of a comparably complex program, with at least four years in senior management, either at a self-operated or contracted account with comparable program offerings and revenues from board, catering, concession, and retail operations.

Preferred Qualifications

* Knowledge of best practices regarding dining operations on a university campus* Experience in working and managing University business partners/vendors* Working knowledge of budget, accounting, data metrics, HR and purchasing policies and systems

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