Dining – And Sustainability Lead

Dining – And Sustainability Lead

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in food service, hospitality, or facilities management.
• Certificate or vocational training in a related field may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support 4 full-time seasonal DRS Coordinators and 2 full-time, full-season staff.
• Oversee daily operations in dining services and residential buildings, including food preparation, service, and sanitation.
• Develop and manage staff schedules, delegate tasks, and ensure efficient workflow.
• Train new staff annually and provide ongoing mentorship and performance evaluations.
• Troubleshoot and maintain commercial kitchen equipment; serve as the in-house expert.
• Address and resolve complex customer service issues, including dietary needs, housing concerns, and maintenance requests.
• Design and implement healthy, cost-effective menus for groups of up to 100 individuals.
• Maintain food safety standards and ensure compliance with ServSafe and other relevant certifications.
• Manage food inventory, waste logs, and vendor relationships.
• Lead sustainable food and waste practices across dining and residential operations.
• Represent the DRS program in weekly staff meetings and collaborate with other Stone Lab teams.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of seasonal DRS staff.
• Develop and manage an OSU-approved internship program in hospitality, sustainability, and food production.
• Continuously improve program logistics, procedures, and customer experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in hospitality, culinary arts, sustainability, or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with sustainable practices in food service and residential operations.