Dining Hall Operations Lead

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Montana State University—Culinary Services is seeking an Assistant Manager to supervise front-of-house dining operations across shifts, ensuring smooth, customer-focused service in a high-volume environment. You will hire, train, and evaluate staff, manage cash handling, and support sanitation, inventory, and daily operations.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt to busy periods and changing priorities in a campus dining setting.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible management experience in the food industry or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Supervisory experience coordinating, directing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Proficient experience using computers and various software packages.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Assistant Manager oversees front of house operations for their assigned shift (AM or PM).
• Maintains an efficiently run, large volume/high activity operation and ensures staffing levels are appropriate.
• Performs administrative, payroll, and inventory duties and supports sanitation and policy adherence.

Skills

Management experience

Supervisory experience

Computer skills

Education

Advanced degree or certificate in business, hospitality, culinary arts, or related fields

Job description

Montana State University—Culinary Services is seeking an Assistant Manager to supervise front-of-house dining operations across shifts, ensuring smooth, customer-focused service in a high-volume environment. You will hire, train, and evaluate staff, manage cash handling, and support sanitation, inventory, and daily operations.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt to busy periods and changing priorities in a campus dining setting.