Job Description

Food Service Manager 2 - Union Market

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024 .

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

EWU is currently searching for a Food Service Manager 2. We’re seeking an organized, energetic and innovative leader to oversee all aspects of our food service operations within our busy Union Market. Major Responsibilities will include managing all food service operations associated with the Union Market, including catering, concessions, special events, and retail sales. Participate in the planning and promotion of Dining Services activities.

Duties:
Under direction, interview and recommend selection of applicants, train new employees, assign and schedule work, act upon leave requests, conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary action.

Plan menus, order product and equipment, and maintain inventory levels.

Plan and forecast staffing, costs, product usage, pricing and equipment needs for operations and events managed.

Maintain acceptable sanitation and safety practices.

Monitor fiscal activity for operations managed and make budgetary recommendations.

Assist in the departmental arrangement of adequate staffing for peak work demands.

Assist in the development of policies for EWU Dining Services; implement established policies.

Compile reports on operations managed.

Prepare cost estimates and quotes for on- and off-campus Dining Service events.

Develop and promote efforts to maximize usage of EWU Dining Service Staff.

Attend University and community meetings to inform groups of services and products available.

Assist in long-range planning and development of EWU Dining Services.

Assist in the development and implementation of goals and supporting strategies for EWU Dining Services.

Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for EWU Dining Services through preparation of recommendations.

Perform related duties as required.

May act as Director in their absence.

The salary range for this position is $51,360 (minimum) up to $69,072. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: .
Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED .
• Food Handlers Permit
• Washington State Drivers License
• Two years of food service supervisor experience
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the needs of, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous college or university food service supervisor experience preferred.
• Supervision/Management experience in institutional food service preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: practices, methods, and procedures of large-scale food preparation and servicing; personal hygiene, food handling, sanitation, and safety precautions; care and use of kitchen utensils and equipment; record keeping, report preparation; personnel functions.

Job Duties:
Interview, hire, train, schedule, evaluate, motivate and mentor classified and part time staff Percent of Time: 20

Order and maintain product and equipment for current and future operational needs Percent of Time: 20

Plan and forecast staffing, costs, product usage, pricing and equipment needs Percent of Time: 10

Maintain proper record keeping, work schedules, attendance and leave reports, requisitions, procurement of supplies, accident reports; reviews reports prepared by subordinates Percent of Time: 10

Ensures proper food handling, sanitation, elimination of safety hazards, and proper care and use of equipment in operations managed Percent of Time: 10

Oversees the development of menus, product sampling, and pricing Percent of Time: 10

Order and maintain product and equipment for current and future operational needs Percent of Time: 5

Plan and facilitates caterings, special events and other campus and Dining Services events Percent of Time: 5

Assist in the development and implementation of goals and supporting strategies for Dining Services Percent of Time: 5

Other related duties Percent of Time: 5
Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires a valid food handler’s permit and a driver’s license.
• This position requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• This position must meet franchise uniform requirements (uniforms are provided) and personal hygiene standards.
• This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), partial-year career position that is eligible for full EWU benefits.
• During the course of university employment this position will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
• All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU . Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
• After starting employment, employees will complete required training. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on the Human Resources webpage at .
• This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement:
  WFSE - EWU - CBA -Barg.-Units-1-and-2-2021-2023- FINAL .pdf
  
  

Salary Information:

$51,360 (minimum) up to $69,072. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 04/24/2025
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 5/1/2025
Screening to Begin: Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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