Posting Detail Information

Working TitleAssociate Director of Residential Dining

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401997AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleManagement II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$90,000 - $110,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on01/05/2025

Description of Work Unit

Housing & Dining Services

Please visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/to learn about joining Housing & Dining Services ( HDS ) as the largest department on campus with 450 full-time staff and 1,700 hourly and student staff, and nearly 8,300 students live on campus. HDS is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus. As a department, HDS works to create dynamic housing and dining experiences that enhance personal growth and global engagement. We do this through implementation of our values of customer first service, commitment to students and staff, integrity, respect and teamwork, inclusiveness and diversity, innovation and stewardship.

Residential Dining

Residential Dining Services’ ( RDS ) mission is to deliver an outstanding dining experience crafted by an engaged team dedicated to social and environmental responsibility. RDS operates 5 dining centers, 2 convenience stores, a full bakeshop, and a warehouse. We employee more than 1,000 employees who serve 12,000 meals per day to the 6,000 students who live on campus.

WORKING AT CSU

CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!” Top Public Research University. Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/

CSU Land Acknowledgement

Colorado State University acknowledges, with respect, that the land we are on today is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations and peoples. This was also a site of trade, gathering, and healing for numerous other Native tribes. We recognize the Indigenous peoples as original stewards of this land and all the relatives within it. As these words of acknowledgment are spoken and heard, the ties Nations have to their traditional homelands are renewed and reaffirmed. CSU is founded as a land-grant institution, and we accept that our mission must encompass access to education and inclusion. And, significantly, that our founding came at a dire cost to Native Americans and peoples whose land this University was built upon. This acknowledgment is the education and inclusion we must practice in recognizing our institutional history, responsibility, and commitment.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Residential Dining is responsible to direct, lead, and supervise multi-unit university all-you-care-to-eat dining operations within the Residential Dining Services department with $46 million in annual operating budget and over 800 employees. This position will be responsible for three all-you-care-to-eat facilities and a remote operation at the CSU Mountain Campus. The position oversees multiple areas in the department including, but not limited to, human resources, facilities management, food safety, and budgeting.

This position is responsible to hire, train, delegate, evaluate, and discipline while promoting a positive image commensurate with the mission, vision, and goals of Residential Dining Service and Colorado State University. The position reports to Director of Dining Services.

Required Job Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in a field such as Business Administration, Business Management, Restaurant or Hospitality Management, or related field.

• Five years of progressive management experience in a large volume food service environment.

• Five or more years of direct supervision of full-time professional staff.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field.

• Experience with high volume all-you-care-to-eat foodservice operations.

• Experience working in foodservice operation(s) within a college/university setting.

• Experience managing department leadership positions, such General Manager, Executive Chef, and Assistant Director.

• Experience managing an operational budget with five million or more in revenue.

• Experience in budget preparation with the ability to establish and plan for financial performance of dining operations considering financial goals, and analysis of food, labor, and other expenses.

• Experience managing food safety programs.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryOperations Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Direct the day-to-day operations of three full-service all-you-care-to-eat dining centers.

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the CSU Mountain Campus dining facility.

• Act as a change agent when reviewing current operational procedures, technologies, and processes.

• Exercise expertise and creative leadership over the departmental management teams.

• Provide knowledge, direction, and the implementation of sound human resources to subordinate supervisors to ensure cohesive standards.

• Determine human resource needs and develop methods to fill position vacancies, adjust existing positions, and develop new positions to meet changing business needs.

• Oversee the hiring process for part- and full-time staff in responsible operations to ensure full employment.

• Review worker’s compensation data to inform risk reduction.

• Develop and oversee a student feedback committee.

• Participate in university committees to represent and further the department’s needs and goals.

• Interface with HDS Facilities to assure cooperation amongst the departments and coordinate maintenance and facilities work is completed accurately and timely.

• Oversee facilities projects in coordination with HDS Facilities and Facilities Management by acting as the project manager for the department.

• Propose, execute, and develop departmental policies, goals, operational standards, and procedures ensuring consistency among all operating operational units.

• Promote and foster positive customer service and effectively address all concerns, commenting in a timely manner.

• Prepare operational reports that analyze adverse trends and make recommendations to improve service, reduce costs, upgrade menus, acquire new equipment, and manage personnel.

• Ensure that the overall operations are meeting the established standards in areas of customer service, safety, quality, efficiency, and employee training.

Percentage Of Time60

Job Duty CategoryFiscal Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Contribute to the financial performance of the department by establishing unit goals, analyzing costs, and monitoring expenses.

• Prepare, analyze, and communicate financial data to improve efficiencies.

• Utilizing information systems, ensure units are operating within the budget for food, labor, and supplies.

• Assist management with allocated spending of the department’s budget.

• Assist with meal rate determinations.

Percentage Of Time15

Job Duty CategoryFood Safety and Quality Assurance Program Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Direct and oversee the department’s food safety programs to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations and guidance.

• Oversee and ensure that routine maintenance of kitchen equipment, custodial management, and proper cleaning is being done in a timely manner.

• Ensure all dining operations are meeting the safety and sanitation requirements of the state, and inspect, enforce, and retrain as necessary if violations are found.

• Direct supervisors and staff to follow all food quality guidelines, safe food handling practices, and recipe adherence.

Percentage Of Time15

Job Duty CategorySpecial Events and Administration

Duty/Responsibility

• Lead, develop, and execute special events in the responsible operations and act as a liaison with campus partners.

• Develop a communication plan to assure events meet deadlines and all parties involved understand their roles and responsibilities.

• Assign management responsibilities of special events.

• Act as a change agent for the department to find efficiencies, improve services, and implement policies and practices that improve the quality of life for departmental staff.

• Represent Residential Dining Services on department and campus-wide committees and councils.

• Maintain and enhance professional skills by attending professional and trade organizations’ conferences, trainings, and seminars.

• Keep up to date on current trends and information as related to applicable audiences, i.e., college-aged students and foodservice staff.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Act in the absence of the Senior Associate Director of Retail and Catering

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Essential Services Designation, Travel

Search ContactAnthony King; 970-491-4703; anthony.king@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents