Food Service Manager
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Salary$62k – $75k
LocationUniversity of Maryland College Park
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3–4 yrs
DepartmentVPSA-DS-Yahentamitsi Diner
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years of food service experience
One (1) supervisory experience
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Prince George’s County Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification within 90 days of hire
Driver’s license valid in Maryland with less than 5 points required
Knowledge of institutional food service operations, food safety standards, and HACCP guidelines
Knowledge of food service software systems (e.g., inventory, POS, scheduling)
Skill in leadership and team management
Skill in organization, communication, and interpersonal interactions
Ability to manage budgets, ordering, and inventory control
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
ADA, Certified Dietitian or FMP certification preferred
Strong knowledge of the principles and procedures of high volume food service operations and restaurant and food service trends
Outstanding leadership, hospitality, oral and written communication skills
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse work team with a range of skills at multiple locations
Skill and knowledge of food production and service, ordering food, beverages and supplies inventory control, food safety and cost controls
Thorough knowledge of Department, University, State and Federal HR policies, procedures and laws
Ability to operate a variety of computers and use food production inventory, and HR software
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Thorough knowledge of budgeting, financial statements and the principles of staff scheduling
Strong knowledge of the principles of food production, cooking and preparation; of food and food service marketing, of food products and menu development; of food service environmental best practices; ability to read interpret and implement long and short term planning in response to data
Successful candidates will have a proven track record in providing OUTSTANDING GUEST SERVICE, through knowledge and skill in “back of house” and “front of house” operations, with strong culinary skills
Additional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check
Complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization
Skills
Food service software systems
inventory software
POS
scheduling software
HR software
food production inventory software
computers
Job Description Summary
About the role
Organization’s Summary Statement:
Reporting to the General Manager or Assistant Director, responsible for all shift management
for multiple food service operations of facilities and to assist the General Manager or Assistant
Director in all aspects of the management of the unit.
Requirements
Physical Demands:
This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due
to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including
weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods
including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Maryland Day, Family
Weekend or special events. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 15 pounds regularly. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking, drug free, weapon free campus.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand,
walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather,
humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90
degrees for extended periods and, from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90
degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.
Licenses/ Certifications:
-Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Prince George’s County Food Service
Sanitation Manager Certification within 90 days of hire.
-Driver’s license valid in Maryland with less than 5 points required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of food service and one (1) supervisory experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of institutional food service operations, food safety standards, and HACCP guidelines.
Knowledge of food service software systems (e.g., inventory, POS, scheduling).
Skill in leadership and team management.
Skill in organization, communication, and interpersonal interactions.
Ability to manage budgets, ordering, and inventory control.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
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ADA, Certified Dietitian or FMP certification preferred.
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Strong knowledge of the principles and procedures of high volume food service operations and restaurant and food service trends.
•
Outstanding leadership, hospitality, oral and written communication skills.
•
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse work team with a range of skills at multiple locations.
•
Skill and knowledge of food production and service, ordering food, beverages and supplies inventory control, food safety and cost controls.
•
Thorough knowledge of Department, University, State and Federal HR policies, procedures and laws.
•
Ability to operate a variety of computers and use food production inventory, and HR software.
•
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
•
Thorough knowledge of budgeting, financial statements and the principles of staff scheduling.
•
Strong knowledge of the principals of food production, cooking and preparation; of food and food service marketing, of food products and menu development; of food service environmental best practices; ability to read interpret and implement long and short term planning in response to data.
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Successful candidates will have a proven track record in providing OUTSTANDING GUEST SERVICE, through knowledge and skill in “back of house” and “front of house” operations, with strong culinary skills.
Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter & Resume
Best Consideration Date:
November 27, 2026
Posting Close Date:
N/A
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland’s State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPSA-DS-Yahentamitsi Diner
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$62,240.00-$74,688.00
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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