Xavier University has selected Chartwells as its new dining services partner and plans a renovation of the James Hoff Dining Center.
The vision presented by Chartwells was based on extensive research conducted by a team of Chartwells managers that included conducting electronic handheld surveys on campus, studying traffic patterns and conducting a comprehensive campus mapping study, listening to what is important to the Xavier community and utilizing their exclusive Millennials research.
The university made the selection after a yearlong comprehensive study that included the input of students, faculty, and staff.
"We could not be happier with to create a partnership with Chartwells at Xavier University," says Tom Barlow, director of auxiliary services for the university. "During the proposal process, the committee was extremely impressed with the professionalism, vision and creativity that Chartwells demonstrated. Chartwells vision for the Xavier campus addressed all segments of the campus community and illustrated the opportunities as the Xavier campus continues to expand."
Chartwells will implement its signature Pulse on Dining brand in the dining center over the next 12 months.
Some features of the new "Hoff Marketplace" will include:
- An Outtakes Food to Go station
- A myPantry self-assisted station
- An open kitchen station
- A wood stone oven station
Chartwells also plans to introduce a new menu for Ryan’s Eatery & Pub as well as Ryan’s Xpress, offering take out options from the Gallagher Student Center.
To better meet student needs, Chartwells will open an Outtakes Quick Cuisine kiosk in the academic part of campus and an Outtakes Convenience Store on the residential side of campus over the next two years.
Chartwells, a division of Charlotte-based Compass Group, provides dining services for over 875 colleges, universities, public and private schools throughout the country.
They will manage all dining, catering, and concessions on the campus through 2013.
Writer: Kevin LeMaster
Source: Debora Del Valle, director for public relations, Xavier University
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