Manager of University Dining Services 535221

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University is seeking the Bennett Manager of University Dining Services to lead dining operations with a focus on strategy, financial performance, and service quality. You will oversee inventory, sanitation, staffing, and customer satisfaction while managing a substantial operating budget and coordinating with campus partners.

The role requires early mornings and occasional extended hours for events, with responsibilities across multiple units and satellite locations.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required (degree conferred on or before start date).
• Four years of related work experience.
• Post-secondary education may be substituted for years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Hotel & Restaurant, Nutrition or Business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership for all dining operations.
• Manage daily operations, financial performance, staffing, food quality, sanitation, inventory control, and customer service.
• Supervise management staff and monitor financial and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with university standards and support long-term operational sustainability.
• Oversee production of grab-and-go sandwiches and wraps for Dining Services.
• Collaborate with Dining Services leadership and campus partners to support initiatives and improve the student dining experience.

Skills

Employee development

Training

Scheduling

Hiring and staffing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor's in Hotel & Restaurant, Nutrition or Business

Job description

Campus: OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email: Tonishia Van Pelt, [e-mail]

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length: Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range: $55000 - $70000

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About This Position

The Bennett Manager of University Dining Services (UDS) provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership for all dining operations within the Oklahoma State University Bennett Dining and the satellite locations.

The Bennett Manager is responsible for daily operations, financial performance, staffing, food quality, sanitation, inventory control, and customer service for all assigned units. The position manages an annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 million. Responsibilities include supervising management staff, monitoring financial and operational performance, ensuring compliance with university standards, and supporting long-term operational sustainability. Oversee the production of grab-and-go sandwiches and wraps for Dining Services.

This role collaborates closely with Dining Services leadership and campus partners to support university initiatives, enhance the student dining experience, and promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

This position requires the ability to stand and remain active for extended periods and to lift up to 50 pounds as needed to support dining operations and event logistics. Early morning, evening, holiday, and weekend hours may be required based on operational demands and special events.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Four years of related work experience.

Post-secondary education may be substituted for years of experience.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

This individual must possess skills in employee development, training, scheduling, hiring and staffing. Must be able to work with all ages and educational backgrounds. Knowledge of principles and methods consistent with purchasing, service, business and human resource management.

Must possess strong interpersonal and customer relation skills. Demonstrate good leadership skills, good interpersonal skills, and excellent communication skills. Computer knowledge a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Hotel and Restaurant, Nutrition or Business or related
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in food management.