Food Service Manager

Insight Global; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Food Service Operations Manager in Lincoln, Nebraska, to oversee daily operations at a university's high-volume food service location. The role involves managing inventory, ensuring food quality, and supporting staff through scheduling and training. Candidates should have a background in food service management, proficiency in cost controls, and the ability to foster a team-oriented environment. The position offers the opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of food service management experience in a high‑volume dining operation.
• Food Handler’s Permit, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing daily operations.
• Monitor food quality, order accuracy, and customer service.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls.

Skills

Supervision of large-scale food production

Cost controls

Inventory management

Food safety/sanitation standards

Basic computer proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in a food‑related, business, or hospitality field

Job description

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in a food‑related, business, or hospitality field
• 4+ years of food service management experience in a high‑volume dining operation
• Experience with cost controls, inventory management, and food safety/sanitation standards
• Ability to supervise large‑scale food production
• Basic computer proficiency (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
• Food Handler’s Permit, or ability to obtain

Day-to-day:

A local University is hiring for a Food Service Operations Manager. This person supports the General Manager in overseeing daily operations of a high‑volume food service location on campus, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for guests, staff, and student employees. This role leads and supports student workers and staff through scheduling, coaching, and ongoing performance support, while also assisting with hiring, onboarding, and training efforts to maintain appropriate staffing levels. The Operations Manager monitors food quality, order accuracy, and customer service to ensure compliance with University Dining and franchise standards, manages inventory, ordering, and cost controls, and coordinates maintenance needs and operational schedules. During peak service times, this individual is expected to step in as needed to support floor coverage and daily tasks, while fostering a culture that promotes teamwork, inclusion, and professional growth.