Job Location : Oneonta,NY, USA
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Sodexo Campus Dining is seeking a Director of Operations located in Oneonta, NY. SUNY Oneonta is a mid-size, four-year, public university. SUNY Oneonta consistently gains recognition for delivering excellence and value. The university sits at No. 20 on the 2022 U.S. News and World Report list of the best public institutions in the region and is ranked No. 114 on Money magazine's Best Colleges 2022 list. The college supports around 6,500 traditional undergraduate, adult, and graduate students through its on-campus and online programming.
Sodexo is proud of its Partnership with Oneonta Auxiliary Services (OAS) and together seek to offer new concepts in welcoming venues. Sodexo has been a Showcase Account at SUNY Since 1999.
This position will help lead and provide leadership and supervision for the university dining and ensure client satisfaction and retention for the company. Implements business practices in order to uphold company mission, values and commitments made in the Sodexo client contractual agreement.
Our resident dining program includes 2 unlimited dining facilities, a large retail marketplace that provides grocery items, fresh made sushi, pizza, pasta and subs. We also feature 3 coffee and snack shops including a Starbucks, Argo Tea and Seasons Caf. We have a large catering department and one of the only accounts to have a full-service bakery on campus. While in full operation, we have 115 full time Unionized employees, 30 managers/supervisor/office and employ 200 part time students. Our dedicated long term staff is proud to offer healthy and nutritious menus that fit the ever-changing needs and lifestyles of our students.
SUNY Oneonta is located in the foothills of the Catskills in the city of Oneonta (pop. 14,000), about halfway between Albany and Binghamton.
The successful candidate will:
* have oversight of day-to-day front of house operations (multiple dining rooms, catering and a bistro);
* have a passion for food and promotes and mentors guest service excellence cross departmentally through the people we serve;
* achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
* develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
* develop strategic plans;
* create a positive environment; and
* ensure Sodexo Standards are met.
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:
* a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;
* catering knowledge with proven experience delivering upscale events with great visual appeal;
* a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance;
* the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
* can demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and
* can demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management Systems and is proficient in computer skills and report management experience.
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What We Offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
* Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
* 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
* Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
* Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 3 years
Basic Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Application Instructions
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