Regional Campus Dining Operations Manager

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real scope and accountability

Support growing subregions

Tiered structure for larger accounts

Impactful work in the field

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Field Operations leader to manage subregion teams, ensure menu quality, and control budgets. This role requires hands-on leadership on-site, readiness to handle staffing emergencies, and a strong focus on safety and guest satisfaction.

You will recruit and grow the team, maintain partner relationships, and execute events that leave a lasting impression. Travel is required across the subregion and the work is in the field.

Qualifications

• Real experience running food service operations and leading teams.
• Comfort with budgets, costs, and holding the line.
• Track record of building partner relationships that drive renewals.
• Sharp judgment when a shift falls apart early morning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of chefs, frontline staff, and support roles across your subregion.
• Own menu quality, spec sheet adherence, and the creative bar every kitchen is held to.
• Manage budget and spend; food, labor, and non-food items.
• Build trust with on-site partners through consistent presence and proactive communication.
• Execute special events that partners remember; tailgates, parent weekends, holiday dinners.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and allergen standards without exception.
• Respond to staffing emergencies like the whole operation depends on it.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Operations oversight

Field readiness

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Field Operations leader to manage subregion teams, ensure menu quality, and control budgets. This role requires hands-on leadership on-site, readiness to handle staffing emergencies, and a strong focus on safety and guest satisfaction.

You will recruit and grow the team, maintain partner relationships, and execute events that leave a lasting impression. Travel is required across the subregion and the work is in the field.