Campus Dining Director: Lead Premium Student Dining

careers-ucfs; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service seeks an experienced director to lead our campus dining program for a major college in Tuscaloosa. The role oversees residential dining, athletics-related food service, and large events, serving 500+ daily diners with a focus on quality, sustainability, and technology.

The director will lead a 50-person team, drive data-driven decision making, and partner with campus stakeholders to deliver exceptional guest experiences and financial performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in collegiate or high-volume hospitality operations.
• Active ServSafe Manager and Alcohol Service certifications required or renewed within 30 days.
• Experience managing P&L and multi-unit operations; strong fiscal discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the campus dining program, including residential dining and large-scale catering operations.
• Oversee dining services for a campus community of 500+ daily diners.
• Ensure excellence in culinary quality, sustainability initiatives, and technology integration.
• Serve as the primary leadership partner for campus dining stakeholders.
• Foster a people-first culture through emotional intelligence and strong leadership.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, trustworthiness, reliability, accountability, and executive presence.
• Use data-driven insights to guide decision-making and improve operational performance.
• Manage financial performance with strong fiscal discipline.
• Collaborate with diverse and complex stakeholder groups.
• Ensure consistency in service delivery, culinary standards, and overall guest experience.
• Identify and implement opportunities for business growth, operational efficiency, and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Hospitality management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Spanish a plus

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Alcohol Service Certification

Tools

CaterTrax

TouchNet

POS systems

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service seeks an experienced director to lead our campus dining program for a major college in Tuscaloosa. The role oversees residential dining, athletics-related food service, and large events, serving 500+ daily diners with a focus on quality, sustainability, and technology.

The director will lead a 50-person team, drive data-driven decision making, and partner with campus stakeholders to deliver exceptional guest experiences and financial performance.