Aztec Shops, Ltd, a nonprofit corporation that functions primarily as an auxiliary of San Diego State University, located in San Diego, CA, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next director of dining and hospitality services. This is an on-site, in-person leadership role.

Aztec Shops, Ltd., founded in 1931, manages a diverse portfolio of services, including the operation of the SDSU bookstore, SDSU dining, SDSU conference services, SDSU licensing, and commercial and residential real estate properties surrounding the campus. Since its founding in 1897, San Diego State University has grown to become a leading public research university, a federally-designated Hispanic-serving institution, and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution. Each year, SDSU provides more than 36,000 students with the opportunity to participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an international emphasis that prepares them for a global future.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aztec Shops, the Director of Dining and Hospitality Services manages and directs the comprehensive, self-operated campus dining operations on the San Diego State University (SDSU) campus. Campus dining operations include a wide array of dining halls, convenience stores, quick-serve restaurants, catering, a farmer's market, a faculty/staff club, central food production, and warehouse facilities. Live venue operations include concessions and premium food and beverage for Snapdragon Stadium, Viejas Arena, CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, Aztrack, and Tony Gwynn Stadium. The Director leads all aspects of departmental strategic planning, implements solid financial management practices (including complex budgeting and forecasting), and consistently builds and maintains solid relationships with co-workers, staff, campus partners, and other internal and external stakeholders. The Director supervises a dynamic team of over 1,000 full-time, part-time, student, and seasonal employees, including six direct reports, and manages revenues of more than $50 million.

The base salary range for this role is $125,966.91-$200,470.65. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity, and market factors.

QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements include a bachelor's degree in business administration (master's degree preferred) and at least ten years of large-scale food service management experience (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience). Other minimum requirements include extensive knowledge of high-volume food production, with large venue experience highly desired; demonstrated experience with baking and catering, kitchen design, large food service equipment, nutrition, assessment of food quality, and dining trends; and possession of or ability to obtain a Serv-Safe Managers Certification.

APPLICATION AND NOMINATION
Aztec Shops, Ltd has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin September 27, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/director-of-dining-and-hospitality-services/.

• Contact J. Scott Derrick at jsd@spelmanandjohnson.com for confidential inquiries and nominations.
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

Visit the Aztec Shops, Ltd website at www.aztecshops.com

Aztec Shops is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to making equal employment opportunity (EEO) decisions based solely on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position for which the individual is being considered. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting the best-qualified persons for all positions.

We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, or texture associated with race, marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics [GINA], cancer or a record or history of cancer), national origin, race, religion (religious dress/grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions, and reproductive choices), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence (includes sexual assault, and/or stalking), or any other category protected by law.

Aztec Shops ensures this applies to all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, company-sponsored training, promotions, terminations, and disciplinary actions.





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