Director of Food and Beverage Operations - University of California, Berkeley

Salary: $110,000-$120,000 Job Summary

Lead the charge in delivering seamless, high-impact operations. The Director of Operations will oversee and optimize all venue operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, financial performance, and operational excellence. This role will drive strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and elevate the overall guest and client experience.

• Oversee daily operations across all service areas
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Lead hiring, training, and workforce planning initiatives
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to meet event expectations

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field
• 5+ years of operations management experience in hospitality, food service, or large-scale venue management
• Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience with inventory management systems and operational software
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations (Serv Safe or equivalent certification preferred)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.