Assistant Manager - Culinary Services

Ohio

Athens (OH)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 62,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Ohio University is seeking an Assistant Manager – Culinary Services in Athens, Ohio. You will supervise student workers and staff, manage shift assignments, and support the General Manager in daily operations within a fast-paced university dining environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety and sanitation, training staff, controlling labor costs, and generating financial reports. A bachelor's degree and supervisory experience are required, with preferred experience in food service or

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
3+ years of related professional experience.
1+ year supervisory experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Manages shift assignments for assigned venue(s) within Culinary Services and assists the General Manager with day-to-day operations.
Supervises staff, plans, assigns and schedules work, reviews performance and ensures quality standards.
Oversees operations in the General Manager's absence and serves as manager on duty.
Ensures a safe and sanitary workplace and compliance with laws, policies, and union agreements.
Focuses on customer service and collaborates with supervisor to meet budget limits.
Produces financial reports to evaluate costs and efficiencies for the unit.
Represents Culinary Services at events and coordinates with other departments as needed.
Directly supervises 50-300 student workers and 20-30 bargaining unit staff indirectly.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in food service, business or related field

Job description

Assistant Manager - Culinary Services

Assistant Manager – Culinary Services. Duties include:

Manages shift assignments for an assigned venue(s) within Culinary Services assisting the General Manager in the day-to-day operations of the assigned area(s).
Supervises the work of others, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity.
May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not have the responsibility for making these decisions.
Assists the General Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of assigned venue(s).
Serves as the manager on duty in the absence of the General Manager.
May drive a large state vehicle (non‑CDL) for local food delivery/catering.
Ensures a safe and sanitary workplace, complying with all applicable governmental laws and regulations, departmental policies and procedures as well as compliance with applicable provisions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Focuses on customer service excellence to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.
Serves as an integral part of the management team and works closely with her/his designated supervisor to ensure all controllable cost categories meet or exceed departmental levels and adhere to budget levels set by management.
Responsible for ensuring student staffing levels are met and maintained within established labor cost requirements and provides training and leadership to the student workforce.
Produces a variety of financial reports to evaluate cost and efficiencies for the unit.
Serves as a liaison between AFSCME, peers, and other departments throughout the University, representing Culinary Services as needed during orientation, resource fairs, and other related events as requested.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Represents Culinary Services as needed during Bobcat Student Orientation, resource fairs, special events, and other related events.
Directly supervises 50-300 student workers and 20-30 bargaining unit staff indirectly.

This posting will remain open until filled.

Level Summary

Supervises a team and ensures effective work activities within work unit. Has input on personnel actions for direct reports. Primarily focused on supervision, but may still engage in operational tasks similar to the direct reports’ roles. Accountable for the productivity and effectiveness of the team or department, ensuring goals are met.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages a small team.
Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees.
Has authority to manage performance and assign duties.
May have authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, discharge, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Responsible for managing a small budget or part of a larger budget.

Problem Solving

Solves interpersonal team issues and develops solutions for team-related problems. Seeks guidance from higher-level management on complex problems.

Independence of Action

Has discretion in decision-making but reports to higher-level management.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with higher-level manager(s) and other teams, ensures team alignment with organizational goals.

Physical Requirements

Position is based in a fast‑paced university dining environment. Requires standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending, lifting, and carrying items weighing up to 25–50 lbs. Work involves exposure to varying temperatures, including hot kitchens, coolers, and freezers. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, to support operational needs and special events. Compliance with university safety, sanitation, and food handling standards is required at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3 or more years of related professional experience, and 1 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in food service.
Experience in Catering.
Bachelor’s degree in the area of food service, business or a related field
Valid Driver’s License

Pay Rate Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Employees enjoy a generous benefits package such as paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs, and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits

Pay Grade 15
Pay Range $43,888.00-$62,459.00
FLSA Status Exempt
Job Category Administrative
At‑will appointment
Employment Type full-time regular
Job Family Auxiliaries
Job Sub Family Food Services
Job Level M1
Job Open Date 10/14/2026
Posting End Date 10/28/2026
Planning Unit Vice President for Student Life
Work Schedule TBD pending operational need. May include evening and weekend work.
Months 12 month
Campus Athens, Ohio
Expected hours worked per week 40+ hours per week
Expected duration of assignment Permanent

Contact: Jessie Brammer, jessie.brammer@ohio.edu

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Non-Discrimination Statement Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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