Senior Dining Manager (CS27-077)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Senior Dining Manager (CS27-077). The role leads Dining Services operations, programs and personnel to advance SIUE’s strategic campus dining priorities while ensuring compliance with university, departmental, and regulatory requirements.

The Senior Dining Manager oversees staffing, scheduling, workflow, and service delivery, working with Dining Services leadership to optimize operations and allocate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) years total experience from specified categories.
• Food service management work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in marketing, food service management, nutrition, business administration or related field.
• Two years of marketing and promotions experience in a food service environment.
• Familiarity with USDA guidelines and CACFP meal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee assigned Dining Services operations, programs, and personnel.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, workflow coordination, and service delivery.
• Ensure food quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across operations.
• Collaborate with Dining Services leadership to ensure efficient daily operations and resource allocation.
• Support departmental initiatives and strategic priorities for the campus dining services.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Organizational leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in marketing, food service management, nutrition, business administration or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Senior Dining Manager (CS27-077)

Description

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Senior Dining Manager (CS27-077). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands‑on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• The Senior Dining Manager is responsible for the leadership and oversight of assigned Dining Services operations, programs, and personnel.
• Areas of responsibility may be adjusted based on departmental structure, operational needs, and service priorities.
• This position provides management oversight for multiple operational areas, including staffing, employee supervision, scheduling, workflow coordination, service delivery, food quality and safety, and compliance with applicable University, departmental, and regulatory requirements.
• The Senior Dining Manager works collaboratively with Dining Services leadership to ensure effective daily operations, appropriate allocation of resources, consistent service standards, and continuity of operations across the department.
• The position also supports departmental initiatives, programs, and strategic priorities that contribute to the overall effectiveness of Dining Services and its service to the campus community.

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Any one or combination totaling six (6) years (72 months) from the categories below:

• Coursework in business, dietetics, culinary arts, food science, nutrition, hospitality, hotel, catering, restaurant, or institutional management, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)

90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

• Food service management work experience.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, food service management, nutrition, business administration or a related field.

Two years of experience in marketing and promotions, especially in a food service environment.

Familiarity with USDA guidelines and CACFP meal requirements.

Skill in planning, communication, and organizational leadership.

Experience managing multiple teams or units with extended or staggered operations.

Civil Service Information:

Civil Service Application - FAQs

Illinois Residency Requirement

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification

State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 0038 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Veterans

Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information

Visa Sponsorship & F-1/J-1 Visas

SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided.

International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full‑time or part‑time civil service positions with permanent status.

E-Verify

SIUE is not currently enrolled in or participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. SIUE does not use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees through the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security databases. Therefore, the University cannot legally employ individuals who are on OPT STEM Extension, as we cannot provide an E-Verify case number, participation confirmation, or related documentation. SIUE complies with all applicable federal employment eligibility verification requirements, including completion and maintenance of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for all employees as required under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

Accommodation

If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.