Late Night Operations Manager -Donahue Market/Second Storey

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 67,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance for employees and?

Professional development opportunities

Retirement savings plan withUniversity

Well-being programs and resources

Flexible work options where approved

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a Late Night Operations Manager for Donahue Market/Second Storey in Villanova, PA. Schedule includes Friday–Sunday late hours with weekday variations; position is full‑time within Dining Services Operations.

The role oversees staff, payroll, invoices, inventory, and marketing while ensuring food safety and quality. Benefits are highlighted in the posting and the final salary is $59,800–$66,900 with a competitive base and equity considerations.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in food service fields.
ServSafe certification preferred.
Ability to supervise staff and manage scheduling.

Responsibilities

Supervise, hire, schedule, train, and evaluate staff for the store.
Process invoices, daily revenue reports, and POS transactions.
Maintain inventory with proper par levels and ordering.
Ensure product mix, pricing, and promotions are accurate.
Develop marketing/promotions and oversee merchandising.
Enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines; monitor logs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Late Night Operations Manager - Donahue Market/Second Storey

Schedule

During normal operating hours:
Friday/Saturday 2pm – 1am
Sunday/Monday 3pm – 2am
Off Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday

Must be flexible with scheduling based on needs of operation and special events.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 20260463S
Position Title: Late Night Operations Manager - Donahue Market/Second Storey
Position Type: Staff
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External
Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/12 months Avg Hours Week
Department: 412-Dining Services Operations

Position Summary: Founded in 1842 and recognized among the nation’s best colleges and universities, we are a mission-driven institution inspired by the values of truth, unity, love, and dedication to serving the common good. At Villanova, we believe our people are our most precious asset. That’s why we offer a vibrant and collaborative campus environment and invest in our employees through competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support your professional growth, personal well-being, and long-term success.

Benefits

Generous paid time off and holidays
Tuition assistance for employees and eligible family members
Professional development opportunities
Retirement savings plan with University contributions
Well-being programs and resources
Flexible work options where appropriate

We invite you to join a community where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference. Learn more about the benefits of working at Villanova on our website.

Salary Posting Information: The approved range for this position is $59,800-66,900. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.
Salary Grade: 14
Job Classification: exempt

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

Personnel - Responsible for the supervision, hiring, scheduling, training, and termination of the staff for the store. Coordinates training of employees. Responsible for employee morale and friendly courteous service. Maintains the payroll for the full and part time associates and student staff. This includes updating and monitoring time, sick time, holiday and vacation. Provides supervision and coverage of the dining hall when required. Responsible for monitoring employees’ adherence to scheduled shifts and follow-ups with associates. Conducts weekly meetings with staff. Responsible for yearly evaluation of employees.
Financial - Responsible for the timely processing of all invoices and C-Bords requisitions, daily revenue reports, maintain proper Grub Hub procedures, Operates point of sale registers. Manages in order to meet and/or exceed financial targets.
Ordering/Inventory - Proper ordering procedures are followed for all vendors, proper inventory levels are maintained on store shelves, maintains and updates Cbord order books with correct par levels, inventories for ordering are conducted routine and monthly inventory compilation is done once a month.
Product Mix - ensures that the correct product mix is being offered, seeks student and staff feedback, track industry trends and benchmarks within the local area and markets. Attends Retail Operations committee meetings. Responsible for the Micros computer menu management and product pricing. Runs daily and monthly product reports to track sales and compare to purchases.
Marketing and Merchandising - Develops marketing and special promotions for both stores. Works with the GM and webmaster master in developing advertising for stores. Ensures that both stores are well merchandized and decorated.
Food Safety and Sanitation - supervises food prep and production. Maintains accurate production sheets and temperature logs. Ensures that all products are wholesome and all product produced on premises are produced following our food safety and sanitation guidelines. Routinely inspects operations for board of health violations and regulations. Enforces safety and sanitation policies and procedures including daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning assignments.

Nonessential Job Functions:

Monitors and ensures that all equipment and records are maintained in the unit. Monitors preventative maintenance contracts on equipment and pest elimination. Arranges for outside contractors for equipment maintenance and repairs. Coordinates maintenance and custodial issues.
Perform additional duties and assists with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal education:

High school diploma with 4 years of experience in food service fields. A 2 or 4 year degree preferred.
Current ServSafe Certification preferred.

Specific Job Knowledge:

Basic knowledge of food service safety and sanitation experience

Work Skills:

Demonstrates basic reading and writing proficiency needed to complete daily tasks.
Maintains excellent personal hygiene and consistently adheres to established uniform and appearance standards.
Follows instructions accurately and completes assigned responsibilities in a timely and dependable manner.
Communicates clearly and appropriately with team members, customers and supervisors.
Works independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability for quality and accuracy.
Interacts effectively and respectfully with others in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.

Equipment Knowledge:

Basic knowledge of operating kitchen equipment and their functions. Ability to set up, operate, break down, and clean. Must possess the ability to properly use knives, slicer, soft serve machine, and pizza ovens.

Preferred Qualifications

Serv Safe Certification, preferred.

Physical Requirements and/Unusual Work Hours

Tools, machinery, and equipment used:

Knives, oven warmers, and grill and serving line

Environmental conditions:

Ability to use chemicals daily as required, and use proper protective equipment as called for by the specific chemical and task

Physical requirements:

Minimum lifting requirement of 30 pounds or more
Standing for extended period of time

Closing Information

Posting Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET)

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

References Needed

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Maximum Number of References Needed 3

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