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Mary Schertzer

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Director, Retail Dining at University of California, Davis
📍 Davis, California, United States

Mary Schertzer is the Director of Retail Dining at UC Davis, where she oversees 14 revenue units generating over $11 million in annual sales. A graduate of UCLA and The Culinary Institute of America, her expertise spans fine dining, corporate food service, and large-scale university operations, with a focus on budget management and strategic development.

Mary has built her career within the University of California system, having previously managed services at UC Riverside before her current role at UC Davis. Her professional interests show a strong connection to advancing foodservice within higher education environments and improving the campus experience through diverse culinary offerings.

Unique fact: Mary completed an externship at the world-renowned, Michelin 3-star restaurant, Eleven Madison Park.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Director, Retail Dining
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Davis, California, United States
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University Dining Operations
Manages a portfolio of 14 dining locations at UC Davis and previously held a similar role at UC Riverside, indicating deep expertise in higher education foodservice.
Vendor Management
Her role involves managing third-party contract relationships, including a food truck program and multiple restaurant partners, highlighting a focus on strategic partnerships.
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Career

Work history

9-2016
Director, Retail Dining
University of California, Davis
10-2014 - 1-2016
Manager
University of California, Riverside
2-2013 - 9-2014
Food Service Manager
Guckenheimer
7-2011 - 2-2013
Kitchen Manager
Hillstone Restaurant Group
6-2010 - 10-2010
Extern
Eleven Madison Park
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Education
2009 - 2011
Associate
The Culinary Institute of America
2000 - 2005
Bachelor of Arts
UCLA
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