Blazer Bistro Manager

About Us

Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.

As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.

For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Job Description

Under general direction of the Auxiliary Services Director, this position manages the day-to-day operations of the campus espresso and athletic concession stands. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the campus espresso and athletic concession stands including but not limited to staff management, ensuring excellent customer service, inventory management and ordering, and health and safety compliance.

This position will work collaboratively with the Food Services Director and Auxiliary Services Director to ensure successful coverage of campus auxiliaries. This position requires evening and weekend work ensuring adequate coverage during athletic events, college caterings and campus events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages staff, assigns and schedules work, provides food safety training and instructs on food preparation and kitchen procedures.

• Inspects campus espresso and athletic concession stands food preparation areas, ensuring proper food handling, sanitation, elimination of safety hazards and proper use and care of equipment.

• Maintain inventory of food and equipment, maintenance records and reports.

• Ensures campus espresso and athletic concession stands are clean, sanitized and free of debris, ready for the next business day.

• Foster and establish a positive, collaborative and efficient work environment within division, college and community.

• Provide and ensure a positive customer experience; respond to internal/external inquiries in a timely manner.

• Plan daily, weekly, monthly sales and specials schedule; ensure successful marketing of campus espresso and athletic concession stand offerings; promote business to internal and external community.

• With delegated authority, 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.

• Ensure adequate security and cash control functions of campus espresso and athletic concession stands.

• Work collaboratively with the Food Service Director on ordering and preparing food, ensuring adequate coverage of catered events, and cross training with the food services department.

• Work collaboratively with the Auxiliary Services Director on creating an annual budget and staffing levels, menu innovation and pricing, tracking sales and expenditures, and ensuring a successful self-operation of campus espresso and athletic concession stands.

• Work collaboratively on event coverage, catered beverage needs, and serving as an event liaison.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of customer service experience in food service

• 2 or more years of food service supervisory/manager experience

• ServSafe Manager Certification REQUIRED (must obtain within 90 days of hire)

• Washington State Food Handlers card REQUIRED (must obtain within 30 days of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business, Hospitality or other relevant degree closely aligned with this position

• Experience in menu planning/pricing

• Experience with food and beverage ordering

• Experience with catered/large events

• Experience with concessions

Conditions of Employment

This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time administrative exempt position. The salary is $52,000 - $62,000 (DOQ/DOE) annually depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees. The position may participate in the TIAA/CREF retirement system.

DEADLINE: Position is open until filled. First review of application materials will begin June 12, 2024.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $52,000 - $62,000 (DOQ/DOE)

Application Process

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Online Application

• Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.

• Detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.

• List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.

Eligibility to Work

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

Background Check

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

EEO Statement

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Jeanne Clery Statement

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Title IX Statement

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.