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Director of Dining Enterprises and Partnerships
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Position Number: 5970650
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Food Services

Director of Dining Enterprises and Partnerships

Posting Number: SP004738P
Division/College: Auxiliary Services
Department: Campus Services
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

The Director of Dining Enterprises and Partnerships serves as the senior leader responsible for the strategic oversight and growth of all dining and food service operations at the University of Idaho. This senior leadership role oversees a comprehensive and expanding dining enterprise, including a campus dining contract valued at nearly $14 million, third-party partnerships with vendors such as the Universitys vending and pouring provider, local on-campus merchants, and self-operated dining The Lookout Restaurant and Bar. This position is instrumental in driving innovation, operational excellence, and revenue growth for the University of Idahos dining enterprises.

Position Overview:

The Director will play a pivotal role in advancing the Universitys partnerships within the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, leveraging these relationships to enhance the campus dining experience and support institutional goals. Acting in a business development capacity, this role will identify and cultivate new opportunities to strengthen the Universitys position as a regional leader in dining and hospitality, exploring opportunities generate new revenue streams.

Duties may include:

Strategic planning
Fiscal management
Oversee large-scale contracts
High level of customer service
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders
Cultivate new opportunities for campus dining
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Three years of procurement or contract management
Two years of supervisory or project management experience
Three years of experience with food service management, business administration, hotel and restaurant management or related field

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration; four additional years (for a total of seven years) of experience in food service management including vendor relations and university dining operations may substitute for Bachelors Degree

Required Other:

Must have valid drivers license and ability to meet U of I driving requirements
Ability to travel
Ability to work nonstandard extended hours with a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays

Additional Preferred:

Proven experience in negotiating and managing contracts with food service providers, beverage vendors and third-party partners
Demonstrated experience in identifying and cultivating new business opportunities, including forming strategic partnerships with corporate, local and national partners to drive revenue growth
Demonstrated experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring the financial success of food service operations, with a focus on revenue growth, cost control and profitability
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects, from initiation through execution, including coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and ensuring successful delivery of projects that align with organizational goals
A proven track record of cultivating and managing relationships with industry leaders, corporate partners, and organizations, with an existing book of business that can be leveraged to drive new opportunities for the Universitys dining enterprise
Working for an institution of higher education

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $80,000 annually or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 01/30/2025
Closing Date: 02/13/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors)

In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/47094

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.