STARS Requisition number
85497BR
Posting Position Title
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Essential Duties
Principal Responsibilities: 1. Participates in developing and executing a strategic plan that creates best in class operations, drives increased customer satisfaction and meets financial targets. 2. Oversees and manages the work of the executive chef, management and culinary staff; complies with safe food handling, equipment safety guidelines and sanitation standards. 3. Assures that all standard operating procedures for revenue and cost control are in place and consistently utilized. 4. Creates and maintains standards of excellence; supports the training and certification processes needed to maintain standards of performance and/or ready the organization for advanced levels of service. 5. Oversees and manages the food/inventory system for recipe development, creating cycle menus, forecasting production quantities, inventory levels, purchasing and cost. 6. Develops an operating budget for each of the department’s revenue outlets; monitors and takes corrective action as necessary to ensure that budget goals are attained. 7. Researches new products and develops an analysis of the cost/profit benefits. 8. Assures that effective orientation and training for new staff and professional development activities for experienced staff are planned and implemented. 9. Inspects to ensure that all safety, sanitation, energy management, preventive maintenance and other standards are consistently met. 10. Helps plan and approves external and internal marketing and sales promotion activities for the food and beverage department. 11. Works collaboratively with union representatives and Human Resources to address employee matters. 12. Approves the menus proposed by the Executive Chef for all outlets and special events. 13. Ensures that all legal requirements are consistently adhered to including federal, state and/or local laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages and food safety and sanitation. 14. Helps develop wine lists and develops controls and procedures to serve alcoholic beverages for specific functions. 15. Assists in planning and implementing procedures for special events and banquet functions. 16. Responsible for material management and building logistics. 17. May perform others duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Weekend Hours Required?
Yes
Evening Hours Required?
Yes
Dept/Section URL
https://hospitality.yale.edu/
Duration Type
Regular
Work Week
Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)
University Job Title
Director, Dining Operations
Worksite Address
246 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Work Location
Central Campus
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Searchable Job Family
Administration, Dining Halls, Dining Services, Marketing, Technical Support
Total # of hours to be worked:
40
Position Focus:
Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Hospitality, the Director of Strategic Initiatives, is responsible for visioning, developing, implementing, and overseeing critical business processes, strategic projects, and initiatives.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Required License(s) or Certification(s): Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: Sustained standing; frequent bending. Move, lift and carry supplies, equipment, and materials weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance from floor to waist height and 20 pounds to shoulder height. Carry supplies up or down stairs if necessary. Work in confined areas with wide temperature variations. Lift items above shoulder height. May be required to travel to and from units and/or events.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement:
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Leader (M7)
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Supervisory Organization
Yale Hospitality - Business Office
Time Type
Full time
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Proven record in supporting organizational change and transition.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Proven record of accomplishment in strategic planning and relationship development.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Well-developed managerial, leadership, analytical, financial, computer and team-building skills.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Well-developed skills in organizing, developing resources, analyzing and solving problems, establishing priorities and making evaluative judgments.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills, ability to lead, train and motivate staff, ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
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Work Model
On-site
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