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The University of Texas at Austin

Dining Assistant Manager

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Dining Assistant Manager role at

The University of Texas at Austin . Location: UT Main Campus. Weekly scheduled hours: 40. Position open to All Applicants. Earliest start date: Ongoing. Position duration: Expected to Continue. Job Details

Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining Job Title:

Dining Assistant Manager Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS Benefits:

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package Responsibilities

Oversee the execution of daily service operations to ensure consistent food quality, safety, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction. Serve as manager-on-duty during assigned shifts, directing floor operations, coordinating with kitchen and service staff, resolving real-time issues, and ensuring timely meal service. Conduct weekly inventory and monitor supply levels. Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure high quality food and presentation. Enforce local, state, and federal food safety regulations and UHD sanitation policies. Maintain an active Food Protection Manager Certification and ensure all team members follow required safety procedures. Lead and support a dining team of full-time, part-time, student, and temporary employees. Provide on-the-job coaching, daily feedback, and ongoing support to ensure staff performance aligns with UHD expectations. Assist with interviewing, onboarding, training, and scheduling in coordination with the General Manager. Conduct performance reviews and support staff development. Set clear expectations for conduct, service, and safety, and model UHD standards. Support a customer-first culture by ensuring service meets or exceeds student and guest expectations. Be visible during service to assist customers, resolve concerns, and gather informal feedback. Collaborate with UHD Marketing to implement dining promotions and student engagement activities. Uphold UHD’s 5-Star standards in all interactions. Assist the General Manager in monitoring key financial metrics such as food cost, labor, and inventory. Help maintain accurate records of daily sales, invoices, and inventory. Utilize the FoodPro system for forecasting, ordering, production planning, inventory management, and food cost evaluation. Participate in budget discussions and share insights to build financial awareness across the team. Communicate clearly and professionally with staff, students, campus partners, and leadership. Document key updates and action items. Represent UHD values in all interactions and support the broader mission of the university. Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in business, food and nutrition, or a related field. At least 2 years of management experience in a restaurant, commercial, or institutional facility. Experience operating a standard kitchen. Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining. Ability to complete and maintain UHD cash handling training. Preferred Qualifications

Three years or more of supervisory/management experience in food service or a similar capacity. Five years or more of food service experience in a commercial or institutional facility. Experience in a large university dining setting. Experience training, coaching, and evaluating staff. Experience in a high volume/fast-paced environment. Experience managing labor and food cost. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Experience using Microsoft Office and computer systems. Strong organizational skills and professional demeanor. Salary

$58,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished). May work in all weather conditions. May work in extreme temperatures. May work in standard office conditions. May work around chemicals. Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation. Climbing stairs; ladders may be involved. Lifting and moving. Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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