Food Service Manager

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); College Park (MD); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a dedicated Shift Manager to oversee multiple food service operations. Reporting to the General Manager or Assistant Director, you will supervise shifts, ensure service quality, and support daily unit management.

This essential role requires flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays, with attention to food safety, inventory, and staff development. A Bachelor’s degree and supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of food service and one (1) supervisory experience.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Oversee shift management for multiple food service operations.
• Assist General Manager/Assistant Director in unit management.
• Ensure service quality, safety, and compliance with policies and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Budgets

Scheduling

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Scheduling software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the General Manager or Assistant Director, responsible for all shift management for multiple food service operations of facilities and to assist the General Manager or Assistant Director 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, 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, drug free, weapon free campus. Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods and, from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.

Licenses & Certifications

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Prince George’s County Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Driver’s license valid in Maryland with less than 5 points required.

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

• ADA, Certified Dietitian or FMP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the principles and procedures of high volume food service operations and restaurant and food service trends.
• Outstanding leadership, hospitality, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse work team with a range of skills at multiple locations.
• Skill and knowledge of food production and service, ordering food, beverages and supplies inventory control, food safety and cost controls.
• Thorough knowledge of Department, University, State and Federal HR policies, procedures and laws.
• Ability to operate a variety of computers and use food production inventory, and HR software.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting, financial statements and the principles of staff scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of the principals of food production, cooking and preparation; of food and food service marketing, of food products and menu development; of food service environmental best practices; ability to read interpret and implement long and short term planning in response to data.
• Successful candidates will have a proven track record in providing OUTSTANDING GUEST SERVICE, through knowledge and skill in "back of house" and "front of house" operations, with strong culinary skills.

Benefits Summary

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

University Overview

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first "Do Good" campus.

Key Details

Best Consideration Date: November 27, 2026. Posting Close Date: N/A. Open Until Filled: Yes. Department VPSA-DS-Yahentamitsi Diner Worker Sub-Type Staff. Regular Salary Range $62,240.00-$74,688.00.