Senior Food Service Manager - Eagle Landing - Quick Hire!

The University of North Texas System (UNT System) is a comprehensive university system based exclusively in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, consisting of multiple campuses including the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, UNT Dallas, the UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. With over 14,000 employees and an enrollment exceeding 49,000 students, the UNT System is dedicated to transforming lives and fostering economic opportunities through innovative education. The system embodies a people-first culture rooted in values such as respect, inclusion, integrity, curiosity, and passion, making it a thriving community to work and grow in. Learn more about the UNT System and its commitment to excellence at www.UNTSystem.edu. Within this prestigious university system, the UNT Dining Services Department stands out as the largest self-supported food service operation in North Texas. Renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to sustainable, healthy dining options, UNT Dining comprises five dining halls, over 20 retail locations, a central scratch bakery, full-service catering, a hydroponic garden, and an upscale campus restaurant. The department is led by an expert team of professionally trained chefs and hospitality specialists and is nationally acclaimed for its culinary excellence, including pioneering efforts like the nation's first 100% vegan collegiate dining hall, Mean Greens Café, and Kitchen West, the only university dining hall certified Free From™ the Big 8 food allergens and gluten in Texas. In 2021, the department introduced Eagle Landing—a unique dining hall inspired by urban food halls with seven distinct restaurant concepts accessible with a single meal plan swipe. UNT Dining has earned numerous accolades such as the Loyal E. Horton Award and the Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services while actively engaging in cutting-edge research on plant-forward diets and food waste reduction. The Senior Food Service Manager position at Eagle Landing is a pivotal leadership role within UNT Dining Services. This full-time position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and is classified as TRS eligible retirement status. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Senior Food Service Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of food production, managing costs, enforcing food safety and hygiene standards, supervising both student employees and full-time staff, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience for the campus community including students, faculty, staff, and guests. The Senior Food Service Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining the high-quality service and culinary standards that UNT Dining is known for, fostering a collaborative team environment, and aligning daily operations with the university's policies and national food safety regulations such as HACCP standards. Successful candidates for this role will possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field coupled with a minimum of three years of food service management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and practical experience. Extensive knowledge in dining, retail, or catering operations is essential, alongside expertise in dietetics management, cost and quality control, business operations including planning and budgeting, and staff training and development. The position requires strong leadership capabilities, excellent judgment in personnel and food preparation decisions, and a detailed orientation to uphold the department’s exceptional standards for food safety and customer service. ServSafe certification or an equivalent food safety certification is required or must be obtained within six months of employment. This role demands a proactive and organized professional passionate about collegiate dining and food service excellence. Physical requirements include occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and repetitive hand motions. The work schedule varies, and the position requires driving a university vehicle. This security-sensitive position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to a high-profile campus dining destination while advancing your career in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment. The University of North Texas System is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Candidates must submit at least two professional references as part of their application for consideration.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• minimum three years of food service management experience or equivalent
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
• skill in repetitive hand and wrist motions
• ability to communicate effectively
• willingness to work varying hours
• ability to drive a university vehicle
• willingness to submit professional references
• ability to perform security-sensitive duties