Campus Dining Operations Lead (High-Volume, CA)

Claremont Colleges, Inc.; Hall (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Pomona College is seeking a Dining Operations Manager to lead integrated front-of-house and back-of-house dining operations at a Pomona College facility in Claremont, CA. The role ensures daily meal service execution, food production, customer experience, staff supervision, scheduling, sanitation, inventory, and cost controls.

Reporting to the AGM, you will implement approved menus and culinary standards, coach staff, and coordinate with Chef Managers and Dining Services leaders to maintain

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible food-service or institutional dining experience.
• Experience supervising or managing staff in a high-volume kitchen.
• Direct front-of-house and back-of-house operations during meal service.
• Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, purchasing, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid food-protection manager certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily shifts across front-of-house and back-of-house functions, including food production and service.
• Coordinate with AGM, Executive Chef, and Chef Managers on menus and standards.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, allergen controls, and HACCP compliance.
• Monitor quality checks, inventory, and cost controls.
• Lead staff development, scheduling, and performance coaching.

Skills

Staff supervision

High-volume kitchen leadership

Scheduling & labor management

Customer service focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hospitality, or related field preferred

Food-protection manager certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jamix

POS systems

Job description

Pomona College is seeking a Dining Operations Manager to lead integrated front-of-house and back-of-house dining operations at a Pomona College facility in Claremont, CA. The role ensures daily meal service execution, food production, customer experience, staff supervision, scheduling, sanitation, inventory, and cost controls.

Reporting to the AGM, you will implement approved menus and culinary standards, coach staff, and coordinate with Chef Managers and Dining Services leaders to maintain