Manager, University Culinary Services

Kent State; Kent (OH); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking a Manager for University dining services to lead a dining unit within a larger operation. You will oversee staff, ensure safety, and maintain quality customer service across operations on campus.

The role requires coordinating menus, budgeting, and production standards while driving continuous improvement in service delivery. Varied scheduling supports campus dining needs and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in management, business, or relevant field (or equivalent).
• Culinary institute degree accepted as alternative qualification.
• Four years of experience in food service management or relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned unit within a larger dining service operation, ensuring quality customer service.
• Supervise area staff including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Monitor inventory and place orders for products, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations and oversee food preparation procedures.
• Contribute to development and implementation of production standards and budgets.
• Assist in menu and recipe development and offer guidance to staff.

Skills

People management

Project management

Budgeting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Food service operations

Education

Associate's degree in management, business, or relevant field

Culinary institute degree

Job description

Manager, University Dining Services

Job no: 986752

Work type: Staff/Unclassified

Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Categories: Full-time

$42,357 - $46,732

Basic Function

Manage a retail unit or component of a large dining service operation. Reports to designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable

Not applicable.

Examples of Duties

• Manage assigned small unit or assist in managing assigned moderately complex dining service operation; provide and ensure quality customer service.
• Supervise assigned area employees, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, etc.
• Monitor inventory; order products, supplies, and equipment as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health, safety, and sanitation laws and regulations; monitor food preparation procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of production standards; ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist in budget development and implementation for assigned unit.
• Assist in menu and recipe development.
• Provide functional guidance of administrative/professional employees and/or direct supervision of support staff on an ongoing basis.
• May provide ongoing facilitation of consecutive projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable

Not applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in management, business, or relevant field –OR– degree from a recognized culinary institute –OR– four years of experience in food service management or relevant field

License/Certification

Food Service Management Certification from Ohio Health Department or the ability to obtain certification within three months of hire.

Knowledge Of

• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding food service operations
• Budgeting

Skill In

• Recipe and menu writing
• Verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills

Ability To

• Manage people and projects
• Analyze situations and develop effective solutions

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable

None.

Assessments

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

None.

Working Schedule

Varied based on business needs.

Additional Information

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Advertised: October 06, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: October 13, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time