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Dining Services Manager

The University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$47,356–$59,195 Per Year
SKILLS
Bartending, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Coaching, Cook Dishes, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Customer Service Evaluation, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Distribution Services, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Production, Food Services, Human Resources, Inventory Control System, Inventory Management, Mathematics, Operations, Operations Management, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Implementation, Production Costing, Profit & Loss, Purchasing/Procurement, Retirement Plan, Sanitation, Staff Training, Statistics, Team Lead/Manager, University/School Policies, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
4 days ago
Dining Services Manager

Posting Number
req25777

Department
Arizona Student Unions

Department Website Link
Student Unions

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Dining Services Manager manages a large dining unit that offers bar service. Maintaining a flexible work schedule the incumbent supervises the work of Cooks, Bartenders, Dining Services Attendants, Cashiersand/or Sanitation. They assist in interviewing, selecting, disciplining, counseling, coaching, and evaluating employees within the university's policy framework. They enhance the service orientation of the dining facility.
The Dining Services Manager demonstrates knowledge of food cost, food items, food service equipment, and supplies. They utilize food cost and menu production knowledge for ordering and receiving. They oversee the proper use of food, supplies, and human resources to meet budgetary guidelines. They instruct, implement, and monitor all aspects of safe, sanitary, and service-oriented food preparation. The Dining Services Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Dining.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Manager for daily operations (front and back of house), including ordering, inventory control, food preparation, labor and food costs, budgeting, profit & loss development and labor.
  • Completes required records and reports, including, but not limited to, those addressing inventory control and personnel.
  • Receives, distributes, follows, and enforces departmental cash procedures.
  • Insures the maintenance, orders and receives materials and supplies via the Culinary Services procurement and distribution system.
  • Hires, trains staff and coordinates their work schedules.
  • Communicates oral and written instructions to assigned staff.
  • Monitors the work of assigned staff and notifies the appropriate management personnel of the need for corrective action.
  • Notifies the appropriate personnel of process and/or quality problems, including, but not limited to, customer complaints.
  • Maintain excellent customer service by planning, developing and implementing new ideas.
  • Lead and monitor effective customer service practices within the unit.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
  • Ability to follow instructions and perform basic math calculations.
  • Knowledge of computerized inventory control systems.
  • Knowledge in scheduling, customer relations, and maintaining cash flow security.

Physical Requirement:
  • Occasionally lift a maximum of 50lb.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
  • Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum of 1 year bar management experience.
  • Experience in group leadership.
  • Experience in food service production, culinary and service techniques and standards.

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Culinary

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
6

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
M1

Job Family
Dining

Job Function
Culinary

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date
5/22/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
HR-Auxiliaries@arizona.edu

Open Date
4/22/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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