Dining Services Manager - University of Alabama

Compass Group•Tuscaloosa, AL

8d•$58,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Passion is Food!At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!Job SummaryThe Dining Services Manager is responsible for leading daily dining operations in a high-volume campus environment, overseeing frontline service teams, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. This role requires proven leadership experience, preferably within a culinary or food service setting, and close collaboration with culinary, marketing, and operations teams to support quality, consistency, and financial performance.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in food service; culinary or kitchen-adjacent leadership experience strongly preferred
Background in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military, or similar food service operations
Experience with table service and catering preferred
Strong hospitality mindset with an interest in sustainability and responsible food practices
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet-based tools

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification preferred
Associate’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee dining services operations for a small to medium volume location
Manage, coach, and support a team of food service professionals in a seated dining room and special events setting
Serve as the primary point of contact for guests, resolving concerns professionally and service-focused
Partner with the Chef and leadership team on menu execution, food quality, and service standards
Support budgeting, profit and loss performance, and cost controls for the account
Ensure compliance with sanitation, food safety, infection control, and quality standards
Assist with implementation of new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and culinary teams
Contribute to quarterly client reports and operational presentations
Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to drive innovation, food quality, and sales growth
Perform other duties as assigned