The University of Lynchburg, a private regional university, located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia is seeking a full-time Westover Room Shift Leader to join our Dining Services team.

The Westomer Room Shift Leader reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the co-director of dining services. The evaluation of work performance will be ongoing and will be carried out by the co-director of dining services. It will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description plus employee attitude and general working behavior.

Job Type: Full-Time, Benefits Eligible

Job Purpose: To assist the dining services team by actively supervising the Westover Room restaurant and convenience store during one of two daily shifts, along with assigned weekends.

Specific Job Duties:

1. Ensures the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the dining room, serving area and production areas. 

    

   Provides enforcement of all health regulations as set forth by the Virginia Department of Health.

    

   Enforces all established standards of menu quality and portion control to ensure product consistency and that proper cost margins are maintained.

    

   Balances the cash register and prepares a daily deposit.  Maintains proper control over all funds at all times.

    

   The Shift Leader prepares the operation at the beginning of the assigned shift, accounts for cash register beginning and ending balances and the attendance of all staff.

    

   Provides customer service, food preparation, and related functions which contribute to the effectiveness of the operation.

    

   Oversees the operation for detection of common signs of shoplifting, security risks, or safety hazards and taking prompt action to communicate potential problems to management or campus security.

    

   Assists with the training and performance evaluations of student employees.

    

   Ensures that ABC regulations are followed in the sale of beer when applicable.

    

   Assists with special events and promotions as needed.

    

   Assists with monthly food inventory.

    

   Performs alternate work assignments in other campus departments during the summer months.

    

   Performs other related duties as may be required.

    

Starting Salary: $24,960 annually

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation, personal days, and paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.

   

Schedule:

• The normal work schedule is a 40-hour work week, with flexibility of scheduling to accommodate nights and weekend hours required.  Overtime may be required due to time pressures.

   

Experience/Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively and have the ability to understand, comprehend and follow directions

   

  Must have good teamwork skills

   

Physical Demands:

• Tasks require the ability to stand or walk, with very little sitting, and continuously perform essential job functions for an 8-hour shift, with a lunch break. Tasks require bending, stooping, and kneeling. Work requirements involve lifting or otherwise moving materials weighing 50 pounds. Work may be required to be performed within extreme temperature ranges. Frequent exposure to various cleaning chemicals, smoke, spices and odors will occur.

   

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in food preparation, inventory, and portion control. 

   

  Strong leadership abilities and supervisory skills. 

   

  Ability to operate computers and cash registers for daily balancing, recordkeeping, and reports.

   

  Effective oral communication skills in providing courteous, responsive service to customers, outside contacts, and employees. Knowledge of current ABC, safety, and sanitation regulations.

   

Education: 

• One to two years supervisory experience in a college, commercial, or institutional food service operation required. 

   

University's website:

• https://www.lynchburg.edu

   

Work Remotely:

• No

   

We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University. To apply, please submit a University employment application and resumé, along with names and contact information of three business references to: University of Lynchburg, Attn: Human Resources, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501, or email: humanresources@lynchburg.edu.

The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer