Demo

Manager, University Culinary Services

Kent State University
Kent, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027
  • Kent Campus - Kent
  • Staff/Unclassified
  • Closing on: Oct 13 2026
  • 986752
  • UCS Personnel and Management - Kent Campus [101319]

Add to favorites


Job Title:

Manager, University Dining Services

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$42,357 - $46,732

Basic Function:

Manage a retail unit or component of a large dining service operation. Reports to designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Manage assigned small unit or assist in managing assigned moderately complex dining service operation; provide and ensure quality customer service.

Supervise assigned area employees, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, etc.

Monitor inventory; order products, supplies, and equipment as necessary.

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health, safety, and sanitation laws and regulations; monitor food preparation procedures.

Assist in the development and implementation of production standards; ensure compliance with standards.

Assist in budget development and implementation for assigned unit.

Assist in menu and recipe development.

Provide functional guidance of administrative/professional employees and/or direct supervision of support staff on an ongoing basis.

May provide ongoing facilitation of consecutive projects.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in management, business, or relevant field –OR– degree from a recognized culinary institute –OR– four years of experience in food service management or relevant field

License/Certification:

Food Service Management Certification from Ohio Health Department or the ability to obtain certification within three months of hire.

Knowledge Of:

Local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding food service operations
Budgeting

Skill In:

Recipe and menu writing
Verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills

Ability To:

Manage people and projects
Analyze situations and develop effective solutions

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

None.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

Varied based on business needs.

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Professional Development

Salary : $42,357 - $46,732

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Manager, University Culinary Services?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Manager, University Culinary Services career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$71,244 - $101,987
Income Estimation: 
$85,387 - $124,484
Income Estimation: 
$83,534 - $111,245
Income Estimation: 
$70,778 - $99,774
Income Estimation: 
$109,459 - $143,369
Income Estimation: 
$57,620 - $74,708
Income Estimation: 
$83,534 - $111,245
Income Estimation: 
$55,286 - $68,894

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Manager, University Culinary Services.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Customer Service Skill

    • Income Estimation: $38,658 - $67,112
    • Income Estimation: $42,420 - $58,482
  • Food Presentation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $43,569 - $82,025
    • Income Estimation: $50,151 - $93,593
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Kent State University

  • Kent State University Kent, OH
  • Kent Campus - Kent Staff/Classified Closing on: Oct 14 2026 224466 HR Service & Support - Kent Campus [100728] Add to favorites Job Title: Clerical Special... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • Kent State University Kent, IN
  • Kent Campus - Kent Staff/Unclassified Closing on: Nov 6 2026 986513 Admissions Office - Kent Campus [100471] Job Title: Director, Recruitment Physical Loca... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Kent State University Ashtabula, OH
  • Ashtabula Campus - Ashtabula Faculty Opening on: Aug 10 2026 Closing on: Nov 15 2026 991393 CATS-Rad Tech/CT/MRI/Mammography - Ashtabula Campus [200099] Ad... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Kent State University Philadelphia, OH
  • Tuscarawas Campus - New Philadelphia Staff/Classified Closing on: Oct 23 2026 000333 Janitorial Services - Tuscarawas Campus [800044] Add to favorites Job ... more
  • 4 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Manager, University Culinary Services jobs in the Kent, OH area that may be a better fit.

  • CRH Akron, OH
  • Job Description Responsible for the supervision, training, and management of the food service operation. Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are pre... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc. Canton, OH
  • Overview Role: Environmental Services Department Manager Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as an Account Manager, leading housekeeping, laundry, and fl... more
  • 7 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!