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Dining Services Manager (Multiple)


Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 47356 - 59195
Posted: 7 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dining Services Manager (Multiple)
Posting Numberreq27251
DepartmentArizona Student Unions
Department Website Link Student Unions
LocationTucson Campus
AddressTucson AZ USA
Position Highlights

Join the University of Arizona Student Unions as a Dining Services Manager where you will oversee the daily operations of an assigned campus dining location and help create an exceptional experience for students faculty staff and guests. This position provides leadership and supervision to Dining Services Attendant Seniors Dining Services Attendants Cashiers and Baristas while supporting employee hiring training coaching performance management and development in accordance with University Dining Services Manager also oversees food ordering receiving preparation and service while ensuring the effective use of food supplies equipment and staffing resources within established budgetary guidelines. The position promotes a safe sanitary efficient and service-focused environment while maintaining high standards for food quality operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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
  • Assists with daily front and back-of-house operations including ordering inventory control food preparation budgeting labor and food costs and profit & loss development.
  • Ensures the food service unit is properly opened closed and operationally ready according to established procedures while maintaining security protocols.
  • Monitors employee performance work methods sanitation practices and adherence to safety standards; provides input on staffing decisions.
  • Determines necessary food supplies places inventory orders and verifies accuracy upon receipt.
  • Maintains food service equipment arranges repairs as needed and oversees ordering and receiving of materials through the Culinary Services procurement system.
  • Participates in planning related to budgets menus pricing and operational procedures.
  • Leads and monitors effective customer service practices implements new service ideas addresses complaints and communicates process or quality issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Supervises and monitors the work of assigned staff ensuring quality standards are met and notifying leadership when corrective action is needed.
  • Ensure adherence to paymenthandling internal controls and administrative procedures.
  • Partners with the Dietitian and otherappropriate personnel to address dietary and accessibility requirements.
  • Hires interviews and selects temporary and/or student employees; trains staff and provides oral and written instructions.
  • Plans assigns and schedules daily work activities; coordinates work schedules and oversees overall staff productivity.
  • Evaluates employee performance takes corrective action when necessary.
  • Ensurescompliance with applicable food-safety sanitation health organizational andfranchise requirements.
  • Maintains inspection readiness and coordinatescorrective action for identified food-safety concerns.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Skillsin group leadership
  • Knowledge of computerized inventory control systems.
  • Knowledge in scheduling customer relations and maintaining cash flow security.
  • Knowledge and experience in food service production culinary and service techniques and standards.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift move or transport a maximum of 50 lbs.

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
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
  • Three (3) years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Must be available to workevenings days weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSAExempt
Full Time/Part TimeFull Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week40
Job FTE1.0
Work CalendarFiscal
Job CategoryCulinary
Benefits EligibleYes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay$47356 - $59195
Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade6
Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizonas 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 candidates 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 LevelM1
Job FamilyCulinary & Food Services
Job FunctionCulinary
Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies2
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Open Date10/5/2026
Open Until FilledYes
Documents Needed to ApplyResume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the Universitys 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

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