Assistant Food Service Manager

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee scholarships

Retirement plans

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

The Dining Service Assistant Manager at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln helps oversee the daily operation of a residence hall dining center, ensuring safe, welcoming surroundings, healthy meal options, and high-quality service for students, staff, and guests.

The role supports a culture of diversity and growth while delivering excellent guest experiences; it requires strong supervisory skills in a high-volume environment and a commitment to food safety and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or equivalent education/experience in food-related, business, or hotel/restaurant management field.
• Three years of food service experience with supervisory responsibilities in a high-volume dining environment.
• Knowledge of cost controls, inventory controls and food safety/sanitation programs necessary.
• Must supervise food production and have excellent customer relations, team building, and communications skills; familiarity with personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and internet.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management and supervision of the overall operation of a university residence hall dining center.
• Provide a safe and inviting atmosphere, healthful meal choices, and quality service for students, staff, faculty, and guests.
• Contribute to a workplace that promotes diversity, growth, and education.

Skills

Supervision

Cost controls

Inventory controls

Food safety

Customer relations

Team building

Communications

PC skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Electronic payroll systems

Computerized food management systems

Job description

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Position Information

Position Information

EEO Statement

Working Title

Department

Department Housing: Selleck Dining Service-1148

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260754

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/15/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 09/22/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Dining Service Assistant Manager assists with the management and supervision of the overall operation of a university residence hall dining center. Provides a safe and inviting atmosphere, healthful meal choices, and quality service in an environment that promotes the diversity, growth, and education of our students, staff, faculty and guests.
About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or equivalent education/experience in food-related, business, or hotel/restaurant management field.
• Three years of food service experience with supervisory responsibilities in a high-volume commercial or Quick Service dining environment.
• Knowledge of cost controls, inventory controls and food safety/sanitation programs necessary.
• Must have ability to supervise food production, and excellent skills in customer relations, team building, and communications. Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and internet necessary.
• Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Management experience in a non-commercial dining service operation desirable.
• Excellent skills in customer relations, team building, and communications.
• Knowledge of electronic payroll and computerized food management systems preferred.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

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