Assistant Director of Dining Operations

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking an Assistant Director of Dining Operations for the Statesboro Campus to provide strategic and operational leadership across residential dining and retail operations. The role emphasizes exceptional student experiences, brand consistency, and revenue growth while managing managers, staff, and culinary teams in daily operations.

You will drive staffing, service standards, and continuous improvement, partnering with Culinary and Marketing teams to enhance

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and seven or more years of related experience in food service operation OR Bachelor's Degree and five or more years of food management experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• 2 to 4 years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for residential dining and retail operations, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, brand standards, and a strong student experience.
• Partner with Culinary and Marketing teams to develop menus, promotions, and concepts that increase engagement, traffic, and revenue.
• Lead the recruitment, training, coaching, and development of managers and staff while fostering accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee budgets, labor, key performance metrics, and operational strategies to improve efficiency, control costs, and maximize financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Staff development

Customer service

Education

Associate's Degree in related field

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Assistant Director of Dining Operations

Job ID: 303039

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. Withnearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2"high research" university and serves more than 29,500 studentsfrom all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, theArmstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, andthe East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers adynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery andpersonal growth. The University is accredited by the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools and has earned specializedaccreditation from numerous professional and academic associationsthat set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst insoutheast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home tointernational companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, aswell as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With afocus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting thedemand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellenceand creative innovation in a supportive, student-centeredenvironment that empowers the next generation of leaders tosucceed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in anexciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal andprofessional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by TheWall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized forthe caliber of its academic programs and student experience.Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes asone of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Eagle Dining Services

Job Summary

As the Assistant Director of Dining Operations for StatesboroCampus for Eagle Dining Services, you will provide strategic andoperational leadership across residential dining and retailoperations, ensuring consistent execution, financial performance,and exceptional student experiences. You will lead managers,supervisors, and culinary teams in daily operations, staffing,service standards, and continuous improvement while driving revenuegrowth, operational efficiency, brand consistency, and alignmentwith departmental goals and student expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for residential dining and retailoperations, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance,brand standards, and a strong student experience
• Partner with Culinary and Marketing teams to develop menus,promotions, and concepts that increase engagement, traffic, andrevenue
• Lead the recruitment, training, coaching, and development ofmanagers and staff while fostering accountability, serviceexcellence, and continuous improvement
• Oversee budgets, labor, key performance metrics, andoperational strategies to improve efficiency, control costs, andmaximize financial performance
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, universitystandards, and brand requirements while maintaining consistentquality and service across all locations
• Build strong campus and vendor partnerships while identifyingstaffing needs, developing talent pipelines, and supportinglong-term operational growth

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Associate's Degree and Seven (7) or more years of relatedexperience in food service operation OR Bachelor's Degree and Five(5) or more years of food management experience in restaurants,hotels, corporate dining, education military, health care, and/orrelated food service operations

Required Experience

• 2 to 4 years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Degree in culinary arts, restaurant/hotel management, businessadministration

Proposed Salary

$55,126 - $70,307

This is an exempt position paid on a monthlybasis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by theUniversity
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess
• Keen knowledge of sanitation regulations
• Knowledge of methods and practices of food preparation,service, and equipment
• Knowledge of use of food service equipment
• Understanding of portion control

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong leadership and communications skills

Apply Before Date

October 12, 2026
Application review may begin on September 3,2026.