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Employment Opportunities

Aztec Shops Ltd. is the largest employer of college students in San Diego. We offer a variety of positions in fun and diverse environments. Our goal is to help students gain valuable work experience in jobs compatible with their academic schedules. Aztec Shops also offers full-time employment in several professional fields. Remember to bring the documents required by law for employment (such as original Social Security Card and Driver's License, or Birth Certificate); they will be necessary if you are hired.

Aztec Shops is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants will be accepted and assigned to jobs and otherwise treated without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability, as well as other classifications as protected by applicable state or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Aztec Shops Ltd may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

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AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Employment Opportunities

Aztec Shops Ltd. is the largest employer of college students in San Diego. We offer a variety of positions in fun and diverse environments. Our goal is to help students gain valuable work experience in jobs compatible with their academic schedules. Aztec Shops also offers full-time employment in several professional fields. Remember to bring the documents required by law for employment (such as original Social Security Card and Driver's License, or Birth Certificate); they will be necessary if you are hired.

Aztec Shops is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants will be accepted and assigned to jobs and otherwise treated without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability, as well as other classifications as protected by applicable state or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Aztec Shops Ltd may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

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AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Catering Event Manager

Status

Full-time, Hourly, Benefitted

Location

San Diego State University

Summary

Position requires direct catering management experience for a minimum of 2 years. Experience directing staff and speaking with clients. Good time management skills and ability to work independently. Must be flexible.

Manages 1 -- 5 subordinate Crew Leads and approximately 2 -- 20 employees in event operations. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of event. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Additional responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performances; rewarding, coaching and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

  • Manages and develops designated units' operations staff, which includes hiring, terminating, and disciplining of employees, setting work priorities, conducting staff meetings, coordinating training, evaluating performance and directing work assignments to ensure effective operations.
  • Manages daily events to ensure that proper procedures and guidelines are in place and followed for provision of quality products and services.
  • Supervises and trains employees in event set-ups/break downs, taking of inventories and keeping operating records. May perform work of subordinates as needed.
  • Resolves customer issues and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction and reports any incidences to General Manager in a timely manner.
  • Implements operational plans to achieve profit and growth goals.
  • Makes daily adjustments to staffing and production levels based on sales volume event(s) volume.
  • Plans and prepares work schedules and assigns employees to specific duties and tasks.
  • Promotes future sales opportunities at events.
  • Develops and maintains working relationships with customers, coworkers, vendors, student organizations, faculty, staff, and University personnel.
  • Responsible for ensuring continued compliance with all local, state and federal health, safety and employment laws and regulations.
  • If responsible for a licensed operation must adhere to company's systems, guidelines, and standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training & Experience

An A.A. degree from an accredited two or four-year college or university in Hotel/Restaurant Management is preferred but not required; plus a minimum of two to three years manager experience in high volume catering operations with 2+ years experience with planning and executing all levels of catering events; and one to two years supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong communication, customer service and computer literacy are required.

Food Handler certificate from California and valid California state drivers license are required.

Physical Demands

Basic understanding of company vehicles and unit specific equipment operations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for prolonged hours; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, cooking tools, or control; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to (frequently) move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral visions, distance vision, and color vision.

To Apply

Please fax or e-mail Application/Resume to:

SDSU Dining Services
San Diego State University, North Education Bldg., Room 112
E-mail: diningservices.feedback@sdsu.edu
Fax: (619) 594-2876

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Crew Lead - Cold Prep

Status

Part-time, Hourly (12pm-8:30pm)

Location

San Diego State University

Summary

Assists management in providing support to create an environment that promotes teamwork, continuous improvement, learning, customer satisfaction and high standards of service. Utilizes human resources effectively to manage workload, achieve production, and provide quality services to customers.

  • Supervises and trains employees engaged in food preparation, taking of inventories, keeping operating records, or preparing daily record of transactions.
  • Assists management with the operations staff, which includes coaching of employees, setting work priorities, and directing work assignments to ensure effective operations.
  • Assists management in daily unit operations to ensure that proper procedures and guidelines are in place and followed for provision of quality products and services.
  • May assist in planning and preparing work schedules and assigning employees to specific duties and tasks.
  • Develops and maintains working relationships with customers, coworkers, and vendors.
  • Follows approved recipes and standards for consistency and accuracy of products.
  • May perform work of subordinates as needed.
  • Responsible for ensuring continued compliance with all local, state and federal health, safety and employment laws and regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training & Experience

The minimum requirement for applicants is a High School Diploma or GED; plus six months to one year of experience in food service/retail operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong interpersonal skills, self motivation, and organization skills required.

Food Handler certificate from California and valid California state drivers license are required.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate food service equipment (to include but not limited to) slicers, mixers, knives, ovens, and steamers, as well as cash register and office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and facsimile machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and stand for prolonged hours; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, cooking tools, or control; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds.

To Apply

Please fax or e-mail Application/Resume to:

SDSU Dining Services
San Diego State University, North Education Bldg., Room 112
E-mail: diningservices.feedback@sdsu.edu
Fax: (619) 594-2876

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Senior Manager - Quick Serve Restaurants

Status

Full-time, Hourly, Benefitted

Summary

Manages 2 – 5 Crew Leads, Assistant Manager, and/or Unit Managers who supervise a total of 2 – 50 employees.  Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the units.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; budgeting, forecasting, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performances; rewarding, coaching and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.



Essential Duties & Responsibilities

w  Responsible for annual revenue up to 2.5 million.

w  Manages and develops designated units’ operations staff, which includes hiring, terminating, and disciplining of employees, setting work priorities, conducting staff meetings, coordinating training, evaluating performance and directing work assignments to ensure effective operations.

w  Assists in preparing annual operating budget for each unit.

w  Oversees the daily operations in individual business units.

w  Assist in preparing financial projections and forecasts cost/benefits for new projects.

w  Manages daily unit operations to ensure that proper procedures and guidelines are in place and followed for provision of quality products and services.

w  Ensures unit managers adjust controllable expenses (i.e. food production, food purchases, staffing levels, supplies) to meet daily sales volumes.

w  Works with General Manager to research, formulate and recommends new or upgraded policies and procedures

w  Coordinates sales promotional activities and prepares food displays and advertising.

w  Develops and implements new menu items that respond to customer needs and meets profitability goals.

w  Implements operational plans to achieve profit and growth goals. 

w  Resolves customer issues and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.

w  Remains current on changes within the regulatory, economic and competitive environment which may affect the operations of the units.

w  Monitors and ensures compliance for proper inspections, handling and storage for all inventories of food, supplies, linens, and equipment; establishes security/internal controls and sanitation.  Ensures all unit audit results score “meets standards” or better.

w  Responsible for recruitment, training, development and evaluation or managerial, full-time, and part-time staff.

w  Establishes and maintains food quality/production/cost control standards and maintains procedures and methods to ensure compliance with standards.

w  Develops and maintains working relationships with customers, coworkers, vendors, student organizations, faculty, staff, and University personnel.

w  Responsible for ensuring continued compliance with all local, state and federal health, safety and employment laws and regulations.

w  If responsible for licensed operations, also responsible for ensuring terms and conditions of agreement are adhered to and unit is operating within company’s established systems, guidelines, and standards.

w  Other duties as assigned.
 

Minimum Education, Training & Experience Required:

The minimum requirement for applicants is an A.A. degree from an accredited two or four-year college or university in Business or Hotel/Restaurant Management; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required, plus four to five years experience in high volume, multi-unit food service operations and two to three years supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 Strong communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, mathematical/financial skills, and proven leadership skills are required.

 Serve Safe Certified and/or Experior Food Management Certified required.

 For Senior Managers working within the Catering Department, a valid state driver’s license is required.

 

Physical Demands:

Must be physically able to operate food service equipment (to include but not limited to) slicers, mixers, knives, ovens, and steamers; as well as cash register and office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and facsimile machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and stand for prolonged hours; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, cooking tools, or control knobs; and reach with hands and arms.  Must be able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds.  Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, and color vision.




To Apply

Please fax or e-mail Application/Resume to:

SDSU Dining Services
San Diego State University, North Education Bldg., Room 112 .
diningservices.feedback@@sdsu.edu
Fax: (619) 594-2876

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