Campus Dining Manager — Lead Student-Focused Service

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee daily dining operations in a high-volume collegiate environment. You will lead front- and back-of-house, supervise food preparation, ensure safety and quality, manage staff schedules, and collaborate with campus partners to support events and student life.

This on-site role requires strong leadership, budgeting, inventory control, and a commitment to inclusive, welcoming dining for students and guests.

Qualifications

• Oversee high-volume food service operations in a collegiate setting.
• Supervise food preparation with emphasis on quality and timeliness.
• Ensure food safety standards, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
• Provide customer service leadership and resolve issues quickly.
• Experience in food service management, preferably in institutional settings.
• Strong leadership, communication, and staff coaching abilities.
• Budgeting, scheduling, and inventory management basics; POS familiarity helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food service operations on-site in a collegiate dining environment.
• Coordinate front- and back-of-house activities and food preparation schedules.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and QA standards; ensure presentation quality.
• Lead, coach, and schedule staff; manage performance and development.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and cost controls; collaborate with campus partners for events.
• Maintain compliance with health regulations and safety protocols.
• Foster a positive, inclusive dining atmosphere for students and guests.

Skills

Operational oversight

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Leadership

Budgeting

Inventory management

Team building

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality/culinary education (asset)

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee daily dining operations in a high-volume collegiate environment. You will lead front- and back-of-house, supervise food preparation, ensure safety and quality, manage staff schedules, and collaborate with campus partners to support events and student life.

This on-site role requires strong leadership, budgeting, inventory control, and a commitment to inclusive, welcoming dining for students and guests.