UNT Dining Services, Bruce - Food Service Manager

Title: Food Service Manager Employee Classification: Food Service Manager Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Student Affairs SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dining Service Department: UNT-Dining-Residential-163720 Job Location: Denton Salary: salary commensurate with experience

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Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible Position Overview The Food Service Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of UNT through high-quality food service operations. This position is dedicated to creating an exceptional dining experience in the campus cafeteria, grounded in culinary excellence and prompt, friendly customer service. The Food Service Manager ensures that every guest in the dining hall receives a top‑notch experience, focusing on outstanding service, delicious and nutritious food options, and a clean, welcoming environment. The Food Service Manager oversees the day‑to‑day operations of the dining facility, managing staff, maintaining food safety standards, and implementing efficient service protocols. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in food service management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Thorough knowledge of food preparation and food service management in a large food service unit, employee health, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitation requirements, hazards to human life and health that can occur from improper food preservation and service, kitchen equipment, kitchen implements, and advanced food preparation and processing procedures. Skill in the preparation and service of food, and service etiquette. Skill in training, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinates. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed. Rigidity with compliance to documented service and production standards. Ability to identify and seek help when needed. Preferred Qualifications Two years of Food Service management experience. Great work ethics. Outgoing personality. Eager to excel and grow with our exciting UNT Residential Dining operations. Job Duties The Food Service Manager oversees and manages all aspects of the campus dining services to ensure they run efficiently, safely, and provide high‑quality meals to students, staff, and visitors. The food service manager oversees food quality and presentation consistently aligned with established standards and customer expectations in assigned area. Provides training to equip staff with the essential skills and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional service and maintain the highest standards of food safety. Adheres to all University policies, health codes, and safety standards, regularly reviewing practices to ensure adherence. Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Environment Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Hours Vary Driving University Vehicle Yes Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Texas