Ammatka Cafe General Manager

Located in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus, The Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley’s public science center, inspires and engages millions each year through science discovery and learning in ways that advance equity and opportunity.

Located in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus, The Lawrence welcomes over 100,000 visitors per year to programs and events onsite and hundreds of thousands more in schools and community settings across Northern California. Our programs, products, and research impact youth, communities, educators, leaders and partners locally, nationally and globally. The Lawrence Hall of Science is the home of UC Berkeley’s ‘ottoy Initiative.

The ‘ottoy Initiative aims to foster understanding of and respect for Ohlone people and culture and to repair and improve UC Berkeley’s relationship with the Ohlone community.

As the home of UC Berkeley’s ‘ottoy Initiative, The Lawrence Hall of Science offers multiple culinary experiences at The Lawrence and across the UC Berkeley campus designed to foster understanding of and respect for Ohlone people and culture. These experiences are all serviced by the ‘ammatka Kitchen, located at The Lawrence Hall of Science.

Under the culinary direction of ‘ottoy Initiative leaders (Cafe Ohlone co-founders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino), the ‘ammatka Kitchen prepares, cooks, and serves a combination of made‑to‑order and grab‑and‑go food for sale in the onsite cafe and other culinary offerings that may be served in other campus venues.

The general manager is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operations of the ‘ammatka Kitchen and related culinary experiences. This includes supervising all aspects of food service operations, including preparation, serving and presentation of food and beverages; dining and serving area set up; cleaning of the facilities, equipment and tableware; greeting customers, and executing transactions. It also includes working in partnership with the ‘ottoy Initiative leaders and Lawrence Hall of Science staff to ensure that food service operations run smoothly and efficiently while adhering to the goals and budget of this unique operation.

Because the clientele served across these experiences varies by venue and season and differs depending on the audience, the Manager needs to pay particular attention to meeting customer demands while stewarding resources and minimizing waste.

We are committed to attracting and retaining talented leaders who demonstrate cultural competence, foster inclusive environments, and effectively serve and engage people from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Given the particular goals of the ‘ottoy culinary experiences, we seek applicants who are interested in advancing the goals of the ‘ottoy initiative and have a passion for connecting food and culture.

Food Production

• Spend a portion of time performing individual tasks related to food service operations such as set‑up/break‑down, cleaning, and serving.
• Prepare and assist in the production of menu items following department recipes in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Audit, train, and ensure staff adherence to: quality control;
  Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points principles of food preparation, safety, and sanitation; all food service health, safety, nutritional, recipe policies, and guidelines to ensure the highest quality product is served to the customer.
• Manage the maintenance and cleanliness of the food production areas, including the kitchen, service areas, storage areas, receiving, dock, and trash areas.
• Identify and resolve a wide range of quality assurance issues in creative and imaginative ways.
• Merchandise food as required for the location.
• Practice good stewardship with university and customer resources.
• Assist functional units as needed; operate a campus vehicle for deliveries or other tasks.

Customer Service

• Maintain exceptional customer service standards; ensure superior service during all on‑site and off‑site catered events.
• Meet and exceed customer service expectations by anticipating needs and addressing issues.
• Participate in ongoing customer service…