Be a part of a community minded team on the scenic Alfred University campus!

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Director of Operations at Alfred University in Alfred, NY.

This senior position leads, trains and provides development to a team of staff and student workers, as well as provides organization and oversight throughout all dining outlets on campus.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. AVI has a fresh food philosophy that features local ingredients, from scratch cooking, plant forward menus, and is conscious of sustainability and environmental impact.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Competitive pay
• Training and excellent opportunities for career advancement- Promote from within
• Paid Holidays from day one
• Paid Vacation after one year
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401k with generous employer match after one year
• Medical and Dental insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• Long-term and short-term Disability insurance
• Enjoyable work environment on beautiful and safe higher education campus
• Flexible schedules with no late night restaurant & bar hours
• Spend time with your family during winter holidays
• Employee discounts through our partners
• Free employee meals
• Referral program
• Annual merit increases

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and leadership in the delivery of outstanding guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, inventory management, marketing, and profitability
• Plan, identify, communicate and delegate responsibilities throughout the area to ensure excellent operations are consistently achieved
• Assist in preparation of budget estimates and justifications for the food and nutrition services program and maintains cost controls
• Oversee an energetic and proactive approach to interviewing, selecting, training, counseling, disciplining and scheduling of all team members with a goal of always staying multiple steps ahead of turnover
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork that encourages staff to work collaboratively

• Three or more years of management experience, inclusive of regular client interaction
• Strong operations background preferably including exposure to both higher education dining and multi- unit functions
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results
• Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong working computer knowledge, including Cbord and Excel
• Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm and positive attitude

Text AVI to 51893 to join our talent network and apply!

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