UNT Dining, Eagle Landing - Senior Food Service Manager

University of North Texas - Denton; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas - Denton is seeking a Senior Food Service Manager for Eagle Landing, a high-volume all-you-care-to-eat dining operation. The role oversees daily food production, staff supervision, and adherence to food safety standards while controlling costs and ensuring a superior dining experience for students, faculty, and guests.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least three years in food service management and is ServSafe certified or able

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of dining, retail, and/or catering service operations.
• Dietetics management principles and leadership in business operations.
• Leadership skills in planning, budgeting, organizing, controlling, and evaluating.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and make personnel decisions on issues that may arise.
• Knowledge of cost and quality control techniques.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and training abilities.
• Ability to develop and present formal and informal training programs.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and HACCP-related practices.
• High attention to detail to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees food quality, customer service, and overall management of the Dining Services area.
• Directs training, supervision, and evaluation of team members; develops training programs.
• Delivers an exceptional dining experience centered on culinary excellence and friendly service.
• Ensures adherence to university policies, health codes, and safety standards; HACCP/SOP compliance.

Skills

Food service management

Leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Title: UNT Dining, Eagle Landing - Senior Food Service Manager

Location: Denton

Salary: salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Position Overview

The Senior Food Service Manager at Eagle Landing plays a vital leadership role within Dining Services, overseeing daily operations in a high-volume, all-you-care-to-eat dining environment. This position is responsible for managing food production, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, controlling costs, and supervising both student employees and full-time staff.

Key responsibilities include directing food preparation, training and mentoring team members, maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation, and fostering a positive dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Senior Food Service Manager is essential to the overall success and efficiency of Burger Dining operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of experience in food service management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of dining, retail, and/or catering service operations. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics management and leadership skills related to business operations including planning, budgeting, organizing, controlling, and evaluating. Ability to analyze and solve problems, and make the necessary decisions on personnel, food preparation or food handling problems that may develop. Knowledge of cost and quality control techniques. Demonstrates good leadership skills and judgment. Skill in training, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinates. Ability to develop and present formal and informal training and development programs. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed. Superior attention to detail to ensure that special events are executed to meet the department’s high quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience in a food service or related environment.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to operational excellence.
• An outgoing and engaging personality with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for professional growth and contributing to the continued success of Residential Dining operations.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

ServSafe Certification (or equivalent) in food safety and sanitation, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Job Duties

• Oversees food quality, customer service, and overall management of the assigned area in Dining Services. Possess a strong understanding of dietetics management principles and demonstrate leadership skills in business operations, including planning, budgeting, organizing, controlling, and evaluating processes.
• Exhibits strong leadership abilities and sound judgment. Proficient in training, supervising, and assessing the performance of team members. Capable of creating and delivering both formal and informal training and development programs. Knowledgeable in food safety practices related to the tasks at hand.
• Delivers an exceptional dining experience in the cafeteria, centered on culinary excellence and prompt, friendly service. Treats every customer in the dining hall as a valued guest, ensuring their experience is exceptional. Fosters a collaborative and supportive team culture that promotes open communication and encourages employee engagement.
• Ensures adherence to university policies, health codes, and safety standards by regularly reviewing practices for compliance. Oversees kitchen operations to maintain strict adherence to HACCP and SOP processes at all times.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Hours vary.

Driving University Vehicle

Yes.

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

Benefits are available.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.