University Food Services Manager

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States ESR Healthcare Full time

Experience Level:
Mid-senior
Experience Required: 5 Years
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Job Function: Management

Industry: Hospitality

Compensation: View Salary
Total Positions: 1
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Visa: Only US Citizens and Green Card Holders

Position Overview:
The Universities Segment is in search of a Resident District Manager to supervise food service operations at a higher education institution. This prominent Executive Food Management role will oversee Food Service Operations, Retail, and Catering.

This position necessitates the capability to harmonize strategic foresight with practical implementation, ensuring that daily decisions align with the overarching business objectives.

Our ideal candidate will be client-focused, possessing a proven track record of 5 years in managing large, intricate multi-unit operations within an academic environment. Key attributes include strategic leadership, exceptional financial insight, effective talent management, and team development.


Key Responsibilities:
We seek candidates who:
  • Demonstrate substantial experience in leading food operations within a complex, high-volume educational setting, with a robust P&L background.
  • Have a minimum of five consecutive years in food service management in a high-volume, multi-unit environment, with a history of success in managing prestigious university accounts.
  • Possess the ability to cultivate exceptional client relationships.
  • Ensure the quality of product offerings and lead/motivate the management team.
  • Inspire strategic direction, allocate resources effectively, and foster relationships with clients and internal teams.
  • Maintain client satisfaction and retention while ensuring strong employee relations.
  • Exhibit a strong emphasis on food quality and presentation, along with high-end catering experience.
  • Have a solid foundation in culinary functions, food and labor cost control, food safety, and sanitation.
  • Be proficient in financial management, pricing strategies, and menu development, while also being responsible for training and developing front-line staff and managers.
  • Possess superior interpersonal skills to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, customers, and vendors.
  • Exhibit strong communication skills, articulating ideas clearly across all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrate effective time management skills to handle multiple priorities efficiently.

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