Dining Assistant Manager

The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin

. Support daily operations of a large residential dining facility or dining retail unit under the General Manager .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing dining operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction while leading and developing a diverse team. Proficient in inventory management, cost control, and compliance with food safety regulations.

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Bachelor's Degree In Business, Food And Nutrition, Or Related FieldManagement Experience In Restaurant, Commercial, Or Institutional FacilityFood Safety Training CertificationExperience Using FoodPro For Inventory ManagementBilingual In Spanish And English

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementFood Safety RegulationsCost ControlFood Quality AssuranceStaff Training And DevelopmentOperational ManagementCustomer Service ExcellencePerformance ReviewsForecasting And Production PlanningCash Handling Training

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsProfessional DemeanorEffective CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

FoodProMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Food Safety Training CertificationCash Handling Training Certification

Industry Keywords

Dining OperationsResidential Dining FacilityHigh Volume Food ServiceUniversity Dining SettingCustomer Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support daily operations of a large residential dining facility or dining retail unit under the General Manager
Oversee daily service operations, food quality, safety, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction
Serve as manager-on-duty, direct floor operations, coordinate kitchen and service staff, resolve real-time issues, and ensure timely meal service
Help conduct weekly inventory and monitor supply levels
Collaborate with the culinary team on food quality and presentation
Enforce food safety regulations and UHD sanitation policies
Lead and support full-time, part-time, student, and temporary dining employees
Provide coaching, feedback, onboarding, training, scheduling support, performance reviews, and development support
Ensure service meets student and guest expectations and resolve customer concerns
Collaborate on dining promotions, themed events, and student engagement activities
Monitor food cost, labor, inventory, waste, productivity, sales, invoices, and unit performance
Use FoodPro for forecasting, ordering, production planning, inventory management, and food cost evaluation
Document operational updates and action items across shifts
Communicate with staff, students, campus partners, leadership, and UHD departments
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in business, food and nutrition, or a related field
At least 2 years of management experience in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility
Experience with operating a standard kitchen
Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining
Ability to complete and maintain University Housing and Dining cash handling training
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Criminal history background check required for finalists
Must complete federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 and present documents proving identity and authorization to work in the United States
Preferred: Three years or more of supervisory/management experience in food service or a similar capacity
Preferred: Five years or more of food service experience in a commercial or institutional facility
Preferred: Experience working in a large university dining setting
Preferred: Experience training, coaching, and evaluating staff
Preferred: Experience working in a high volume/fast-paced food service environment
Preferred: Experience managing labor and food cost
Preferred: Experience maintaining inventory control
Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish and English
Preferred: Experience using Microsoft Office and computer systems
Preferred: Strong organizational skills
Preferred: Professional demeanor and ability to work with a large customer base

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
Free Capital Metro bus rides
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Longevity Pay
Career growth & professional development
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan eligibility, subject to position requirements
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment furnished