Food and Beverage Specialist III

Rosen College of Hospitality Management:

The Rosen College of Hospitality Management is comprised of approximately 100 diverse faculty and staff members that represent over 18 different countries and are recognized for their research, teaching skills, and industry impact. Rosen College students are exposed to some of the most modern and well-designed learning laboratories as they pursue one of the many B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. majors offered.

Learn more about UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj_j7gXV0WA

The Opportunity:

As a Food and Beverage Specialist III, you will oversee the Rosen College Campus Café — an industry-focused, student-centered working lab and internship program — where you'll mentor the next generation of hospitality professionals while keeping daily café operations running at their best. Working alongside a dedicated team of faculty, chefs, and staff, you'll bring your food and beverage expertise to a one-of-a-kind academic setting where every day makes a difference. If you thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, schedule, and assign duties to student interns to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient workflow.

• Train students on proper procedures and food handling standards.

• Assist the Director and Chefs in overseeing campus café operations and coordinating daily activities.

• Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures to support efficiency and quality.

• Ensure recipe accuracy, food safety compliance, adequate product levels, and proper FIFO practices.

• Assist with product pickup and delivery using a college vehicle.

• Support Chefs in food and non-food inventory management and procurement, including use of the University Expense Card, vendor coordination, and culinary inventory systems.

• Utilize the point-of-sale system for daily operations, monitor closeout reports, audit sales, and assist the finance team with revenue and sales tax reporting.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a higher education or academic learning environment.

• Working knowledge of café or food service operations.

• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training student workers or interns.

• Knowledge of food safety standards and food handling protocols (e.g., ServSafe certification).

• Proficiency with point-of-sale or café management systems.

• Familiarity with scheduling and workflow coordination in a food service setting.

• Experience working collaboratively with culinary professionals or chefs.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume as part of their application.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $17.64 - $19.63. The final pay rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Rosen College of Hospitality Management (RCHM) - Food Service and Lodging Management

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexible availability as needed.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$17.64 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

06-16-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran's Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

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