Director - Dining Services #604398737 at Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc in Pomona, California

Job Description:

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services



ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY




SUMMARY : This position is responsible for all campus Dining Services Operations, Food Purchasing, Vending, Retail Food Operations, Campus Catering, Resident Hall Board Operation, and coordinating with Kellogg West Dining and Catering at Centerpointe and 26 retail dining locations.



SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

• Accountable for the financial success of 27 dining service locations which include a board operation serving over 2,600 residents, 4 contracted lease venues, and campus vending with approximately $18 Million annually in sales.


• Provides strategic direction for activities and programs, offering innovative responses to changing culinary tastes and preferences of the campus community.


• Provides vision, direction, and leadership in the management and enhancement of a quality self-supporting campus dining operation.


• Sets standards, policies, and procedures to ensure high levels of customer service, professionalism, business ethics, communication, and performance of subordinates.


• Provides leadership to enhance sales and strengthen marketing strategies.


• Responsible for business and strategic planning, including coordination and implementation of the Dining Services Master Plan.


• Plans, develops, and implements new dining service venues and operations in collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer.


• Responsible for contract coordination, joint review with the Chief Operating Officer, and compliance on Associated Students, Inc., Housing, Franchise, Vending, and Exclusive Beverage agreements, as well as contracts for capital improvements or new opportunities.


• Develops strategies and implements action plans with the General Manager of Kellogg West to help ensure campus-wide dining and catering services are coordinated and maximized between Dining Services and Kellogg West.


• Facilitates budget preparation and submission to the Chief Operating Officer.


• Facilitates coordination of campus engagement programs.


• Promotes health, safety, sanitation, and security policies at all times.


• Responsible for reviewing maintenance, custodial, and emergency preparedness programs.


• Develops and delivers training for managers and supervisors to promote from within and encourage productivity.


• Maintains open communication between dining service operations and the campus community.


• Coordinates all unit marketing efforts and annual plans with Enterprises Marketing


• Maintains Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts as it reasonably pertains to Dining Services operating food services at Cal Poly Pomona.


• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or four to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience in organizing and directing multiple teams and departments


• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Versatile abilities and extreme dedication to efficient productivity


• Must understand the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and lead based on those concepts.


• Must be able to adhere to a regular work schedule.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Auxiliary Services Professional" (CASP") designation.


• Master's Degree and strong experience in a matrixed profit and loss environment within higher education.

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation (paid medical/dental/vision, retirement, educational reimbursement, etc.).




ABOUT US : As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.


The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.



CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu .



Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.



BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY:
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is committed to protecting the health, well-being, and safety of its campus community and assets. In furtherance of these goals, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).

The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will give an individualized assessment to any information regarding the criminal conviction history that the applicant submits for consideration such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate's conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for.
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