Dining Operations Manager: Campus Food Court Leader

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee and dependent scholarship

Retirement plans with university match

Values your time outside of work

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Dining Operations Manager to oversee a restaurant within the Nebraska Union Food Commons. You will supervise the dining operations, lead a team, ensure quality service, and maintain standards across food production, front-of-house, and inventory.

The role demands flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, and a commitment to staff development. As a member of the leadership team, you will align operations with university policies, manage

Qualifications

• Four years of food service experience with demonstrated career progression, showing increased leadership and responsibility.
• Knowledge of cost controls, inventory controls and food safety/sanitation programs necessary.
• Must have ability to supervise food production, and excellent skills in customer relations, team building, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a food court dining operations concept.
• Provide high-quality customer service to all guests.
• Ensure orders are accurate and meet all franchise and University Dining standards.
• Create an environment that promotes growth for student workers and staff.
• Hire, schedule, train and lead a team.
• Provide servant leadership through daily tasks including food production, front end management, cleaning and stocking.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Staff supervision

Food safety

Inventory controls

Cost controls

Strong work ethic

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Internet

Job description

University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Dining Operations Manager to oversee a restaurant within the Nebraska Union Food Commons. You will supervise the dining operations, lead a team, ensure quality service, and maintain standards across food production, front-of-house, and inventory.

The role demands flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, and a commitment to staff development. As a member of the leadership team, you will align operations with university policies, manage