Temporary Assistant Manager – Campus Dining Services

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri-Columbia is hiring an Assistant Manager Hospitality Services in Campus Dining Services. The role supports daily operations in a dynamic college dining facility, supervises staff including students, and helps manage inventory, pricing, and merchandising to drive service quality and profitability.

With a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, the candidate should be capable of strategic planning, policy execution, and effective communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least 2 years of related work experience.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing daily operations of a college residential dining facility.
• Supervise activities of assigned staff, including students and full-time employees.
• Administer systems for inventorying, purchasing, pricing, producing, displaying, merchandising, marketing, advertising, promoting, and selling products to maximize sales and profit.
• Support strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, and department marketing activities.
• Communicate effectively with customers, staff, campus groups, and vendor representatives.
• Participate in training activities and supervise students and interns/trainees.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Hospitality operations experience

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hiring Department
Campus Dining Services
Job Description
Job Summary:
Assist in directing the daily operations in a unique and dynamic college residential dining facility. Assist in effectively directing the operation of assigned outlets to ensure that all designated procedures are followed and standards are met, resulting in fast, high-quality, safe, and cost-efficient food production and service to customers. Assist in supervising activities of assigned staff, including student and full-time employees. Assist in administering systems for inventorying, purchasing, pricing, producing, displaying, merchandising, marketing, advertising, promoting, and selling products and merchandise, making the most efficient and effective use of resources while maximizing sales and making a profit. Assist in meeting the department's customer service objectives by constantly analyzing unit operations to ensure maximum effectiveness and compliance with departmental and branded outlet objectives.
Assist in the strategic planning process for the department; assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies, procedures, standards, goals, objectives, budget, and marketing/public relations activities; participate in departmental and campus-wide special project activities. Assist in communicating effectively and efficiently with customers, staff, University and community groups, branded company personnel, and vendor representatives. Participate in on-going training activities; assist in supervising students in courses that use the facilities as classrooms and interns/trainees; perform other duties as assigned.
Shift
Varied days and times including weekends
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
ServSafe Certification
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range $53,976 - $57,000
Grade: GGS-9E
University Title: Assistant Manager Hospitality Services
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Benefit Eligibility
This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.