Assistant Director Dining Operations and Readiness
Rhode Island College invites applicants for the position of Assistant Director Dining Operations and Readiness. This is full-time, calendar year, continuing position.
The Assistant Director of Dining Operations and Readiness works closely with the Director of Dining Services, Executive Chef and department staff to ensure a best-in-class dining experience for the Rhode Island College community. This position will have direct contact with senior campus and state offices, college departments and students, clubs and organizations to coordinate catering, department strategic and operational planning, and to ensure a high-quality experience for our campus community and guests alike.
The Assistant Director, Dining Operations and Readiness, assists the Director in the administration, management, and supervision of operations and readiness for dining facilities, services, and related food activities campus wide, in collaboration with the Dining Management Team. Primary responsibilities include providing an exceptional guest experience, facility and service readiness, Classified and Student staffing, operations, and supervision.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel, Restaurant or Institutional Management/Culinary or related field Preferred qualifications.
- Five years of experience in high volume, college, university or similar Food Service Operation with supervisory and managerial experience or in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, high school or GED degree with ten years of experience in high volume, college, university or similar food service setting with operational, supervisory and managerial experience
- Must possess and maintain certification as a Certified Food Safety Manager by the RI Department of Health.
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
- Knowledge of computerized food services systems, to include CBORD, Event Management system (EMS), and VISEX Media appliances or equivalent.
- Bilingual in English / Spanish (fluent in speaking and writing).
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
For a full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, see https://employment.ric.edu/. Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College’s PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system.
