Food Service Manager - West Dining Services

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

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About The Position

The Food Service Manager plays a key leadership role in supporting the University of North Texas' mission by delivering a high-quality campus dining experience. This position oversees all kitchen and dining operations within West Dining, an Allergen-Friendly dining hall designed to provide safe, inclusive meal options for students with food allergies and specialized dietary needs. The manager ensures that West Dining maintains a culture of culinary excellence, exceptional customer service, and operational integrity while supporting a service model centered on safety, transparency, and nutrition. They cultivate a welcoming and efficient environment where every student, faculty member, and guest is treated with respect and hospitality. By upholding rigorous standards for food quality, allergen control, safety, and cleanliness, including strict adherence to HACCP guidelines and all Standard Operating Procedures. The Food Service Manager ensures that every visit to West Dining meets or exceeds expectations and supports UNT's commitment to providing accessible and inclusive dining experiences.

Requirements

Associate's degree in related field and two years of experience in food service management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Thorough knowledge of food preparation and food service management in a large food service unit, employee health, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitation requirements, hazards to human life and health that can occur from improper food preservation and service, kitchen equipment, kitchen implements, and advanced food preparation and processing procedures.
Skill in the preparation and service of food, and service etiquette.
Skill in training, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinates.
Ability to maintain time and record keeping.
Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Rigidity with compliance to documented service and production standards.
Ability to identify and seek help when needed.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Food Service management experience.
Great work ethics.
Outgoing personality.
Eager to excel and grow with our exciting UNT Residential Dining operations.

Responsibilities

Oversees food quality and presentation consistently aligned with established standards and customer expectations in assigned area. Develop and implement strategies to enhance service quality and refine food offerings based on supervisory feedback.
Provide comprehensive training by equipping staff with the skills needed for exceptional service and food safety. Creates a collaborative and supportive team culture that encourages open communication and employee engagement.
Adheres to all University policies, health codes, and safety standards, regularly reviewing practices to ensure adherence.