Job Openings

State of Colorado

08/15/2022

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Description of Job

Salary:
$2,228.50 - $2,487.00 Biweekly
$57,941.00 - $64,662.00 Annually 

This position exists to lead, advise and counsel approximately 8 legally blind individuals at Program locations, all aspects of operating a business.  This position is a technical expert in managing, directing, and monitoring blind operators to enhance their career development and maximize their profits by providing technical assistance.  This position provides training to the blind operators in business concepts, proper fiscal management, food preparation, quality control, merchandising, inventory management, customer and employee relations, basic equipment repair and maintenance, sanitation, and compliance with all applicable laws.  Participates in policy making, management decisions, determines priorities, methods and procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations with the knowledge of the programs objectives.  This position provides feedback to blind operators, rehabilitation staff, and agency administration in order   to develop strategies to make locations more efficient and cost effective through assessing customer needs and assuring blind operators are developing new techniques; and correcting deficiencies to generate increased revenue, which increases blind operators set-aside amount paid into the Business Enterprise Program (BEP). 

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in: Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Hotel Management, Business Management, or Entrepreneurship or a related field. 

AND

Two years of professional experience in Food Service Management, required. 

Preferred Qualifications:
 

  • Front of house, and/or back of house management experience (I.E. General Manager, Food Service Director, District Manager, Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Banquet Chef)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Energetic and Customer Service oriented.

Required Competencies:

  • Ability to understand and calculate return on investment.
  • Business Acumen.
  • Understanding Risk and Opportunity in Business.
  • Business Strategy Development Skills.
  • Strong Written and Verbal Communication.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Strong Customer Service.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations.
  • Budgeting.
  • Attention to Detail.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.

  • As a condition of employment, you must successfully pass a background check

E_mail: jennie.murphy@state.co.us

Phone: (303) 318-8000

Cert: Any Certification

Must be a resident of Colorado.   This is a HYBRID position.  With only 1 day in office.

Must apply via this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/3679715/business-consultant-hybrid