Concessions Food Service Manager

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Concessions Shift Manager to oversee multiple food service operations and support the General Manager in all facets of unit management. The role includes supervising shifts, coordinating staff, and ensuring smooth operations across events and daily services.

The position requires a minimum Bachelor’s degree, 3 years in food service and 1 year in supervisory roles, with flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of food service and one year of supervisory experience.
• Experience substituting up to four years of education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all shift management for multiple food service operations of facilities.
• Assist the General Manager in all aspects of the management of the unit.

Skills

Food service operations

Food safety HACCP

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Inventory control

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Inventory software

POS system

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

Reporting to the Concessions General Manager, responsible for all shift management for multiple food service operations of facilities and to assist the General Manager in all aspects of the management of the unit.

Physical Demands

This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Football Weekends, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 15 pounds regularly. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking campus.

Licenses/ Certifications

• Must have or obtain a driver's license valid in Maryland with less than 5 points.
• Prince George's County Maryland Health Department Food Service Manager Certification, TIPS (or equivalent certification) and state of Maryland Fire Marshall approved crowd management certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• After job offer but before hire must pass a DOT physical and Drug Test arranged by the University and be able to maintain the DOT physical certification and pass random drug testing throughout employment.
• Must become a certified TIPS (or other alcoholic beverage server awareness class) Trainer approved by the Comptroller of Maryland within 180 days of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience : Three (3) years of food service and one (1) supervisory experience.

Other : Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of institutional food service operations, food safety standards, and HACCP guidelines.
• Knowledge of food service software systems (e.g., inventory, POS, scheduling).
• Skill in leadership and team management.
• Skill in organization, communication, and interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to manage budgets, ordering, and inventory control.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Additional Job Details

Preferences

• Special event food and beverage (including alcoholic and non alcoholic) experience, preferably in a public university with a Division 1 Athletic Program.
• Experience working with NPO and groups in a concessions environment.
• CCM or UCMT Certification preferred.
• Experience driving a truck of over 10,001 pounds but less than 26,000 pounds preferred.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter & Resume

Best Consideration Date

11/27/2026

Posting Close Date

N/A

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .

Department

VPSA-DS-Concessions

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$62,240.00- $74,688.00

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link .

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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