Manager Food Services I
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Manager Food Services IJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experienceJob Description:
Summary
The Residential Dining Team is seeking a Manager Food Services I to oversee daily food service operations including onsite food production facilities and staff. This role is responsible for supervising personnel prioritizing and assigning work scheduling staff and establishing and maintaining high-quality service and food standards.
Example of Duties
Supervises service delivery training safety sanitation facilities maintenance marketing and cash handling in order to meet departmental goals.
Assists with the development of operational pricing and budgets to meet sales budgetary and financial targets.
Supervises and participates in food production including forecasting food ordering food preparation and food sanitation.
Authorizes purchases and monitors inventory control procedures.
Assists in the planning and execution of dining programs and participates in short and long-term strategic planning.
Assists in creating and updating policies and procedures used by the department in order to assure compliance with university policies and State and Federal laws.
Evaluates product offerings and selection to keep current with the popularity of items offered for sale.
Markets the department and acts as the liaison for the department with various units committees or task forces.
Establishes and demonstrates a positive working relationship with vendors to develop product ordering delivery and stocking schedules.
Researches facilitates and develops trainings and orientations for new staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition; Hotel Restaurant and Institution Management; or a related field with a focus on culinary and management curriculum
Management experience in a high-volume collegiate residential dining and/or restaurant environment
Demonstrated experience in personnel management including hiring training and supervising staff
Experience with food service software systems specifically CBORD Foodservice Suite (FSS) and CS Gold
Management experience in food production including inventory control adherence to sanitation and safety standards cost control and expense analysis
Level Guidelines
Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit
Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports
Focus on ISUs mission and meeting department or work unit goals
Supervises a small department or work team
Often is a working supervisor with direct previous experience performing work of those supervised
Has full management responsibility for direct reports specifically the authority to hire fire and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management
Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Nights and weekends will be required. This position serves as an evening manager overseeing operations during evening service hours.
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Original Posting Date:
March 27 2026Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R18889Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Required Experience:
Manager
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