Assistant Dining Manager
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Salary$18 – $23/hr
LocationColumbus Campus
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentStudent Life | Dining Services
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 14, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live4d ago
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High school diploma or GED
4 years relevant experience
1-3 years experience in food service management or related field
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as receipts, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Associate's degree in hospitality management or related field
6 years relevant experience
Knowledge of ServSafe Sanitation guidelines or similar food handler program
Experience working with HACCP principles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience managing Classified Civil Service, bargaining union member employees, and student staff
Knowledge of computerized ordering systems
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
Successful completion of a background check
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Retirement
Tuition assistance
Public service loan forgiveness
Premium pay
Hiring process
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Job Title:
Assistant Dining Manager
Department:
Student Life | Dining Services
Job Description
The Assistant Dining Manager assists in the management of a university dining unit. The unit may have multiple styles of service including traditional cafeteria, grab and go service, retail, or c-store. The operation serves approximately 2,500 students, staff and guests each day; supervises 10 -15 full time employees and up to 300 part-time student employees; manages the production and service of food to students, staff, guests, and special groups and in addition manages the procurement and inventory of food and related goods; supervises service and customer relations; responsible for meals being served in accordance with prescribed standards; responsible for overall performance management of student employees; supervises the quality and quantity of food items produced; orders product; takes inventories; supervises inspection of incoming food and supplies; orients, trains and coaches all student employees in all aspects of facility operations; supervises and trains staff according to prescribed customer service standards ensuring prompt, effective and courteous customer service for all guests; manages the student managers and the student personnel program; works weekends, various hours, special events, and holidays as business need dictates.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or GED
Qualifications
Required: High school diploma or GED plus 4 years relevant experience; 1-3 years experience in food service management or related field; excellent customer service skills; ability to read and interpret documents such as receipts, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; successful completion of a background check.
Nice to have
Desired: Associate’s degree in hospitality management or related field; 6 years relevant experience; knowledge of ServSafe Sanitation guidelines or similar food handler program; experience working with HACCP principles; excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience managing Classified Civil Service, bargaining union member employees, and student staff; knowledge of computerized ordering systems; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Additional Information:
About the company
The Ohio State University’s Student Life Dining Services is a premier campus dining department dedicated to serving students, staff, faculty, and guests. Critical to the Residential Experience, Dining Services administers the student meal plan to approximately 15,000 residential students on the Columbus, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, and Wooster campuses.
This position is located at Union Market and will support our Marketplace operation, serving a range of items, including paninis, wraps, burgers, quesadillas, tacos, build-your-own pasta bowls, hot bar, sushi station, grain bowls, salad, fruit bars, and build-your-own parfait bar.
Ohio State offers competitive benefits to all regular full-time staff, including medical, dental, and vision, beginning on the first day of employment, paid time off, holiday pay, OPERS retirement, tuition assistance for self and dependents, and public service loan forgiveness. The successful candidate for this position will be eligible for premium pay in addition to base pay. Premium pay is available to employees who work a minimum of four consecutive hours after 3:00 pm.
The hiring range for this position is $17.50 - $22.86 per hour.
Student Life Mission:
The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.
Function: Food Service
Sub-Function: Food Service
Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical
Career Level: T4
Legal
Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Location:
Ohio Union (0161)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
Second Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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