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Unit Manager - Dining Services, University Housing
Responsible for the coordination and execution of a complex or multi‑unit department. This core member of the management drives the quality and positive customer service experience of our University of Illinois campus customers as well as our team members. Supervisors will engage and implement University Housing's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Schedule and hold regular individual meetings with staff to discuss their performance, address concerns, and provide guidance for improvement. Offer timely and constructive feedback to help staff understand their performance and how they can improve.
Assists in planning and implementing overall policies, procedures, objectives, and methods in alignment with the mission, vision, and strategic plans of Illinois.
Recruiting, hiring, training, and scheduling staff to ensure adequate coverage and efficient service. This also includes conducting performance evaluations and managing any disciplinary actions.
Review operational reports, managing budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing expenses. This involves monitoring financial reports, occupancy reports, and maintaining inventory.
Organize and lead training sessions and workshops aimed at enhancing staff skills and knowledge.
Overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the dining programs, ensuring smooth service, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.
Develops and maintains a good public relations program in relation to students, guests, and other University personnel to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing complaints, improving service quality and maintaining an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Assists in organizational development; participates in planning future installations; and studies and recommends plans, staff, and equipment needs.
Makes recommendations as to most efficient use of personnel.
Prepares unit master work schedules in relation to budget and operational requirements.
Plans sound safety and proper maintenance programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Extreme Cold : Occasionally
Extreme Heat : Occasionally
Humidity : Occasionally
Wet : Occasionally
Noise : Frequently
Hazards : Occasionally
Temperature Changes : Occasionally
Inclement Weather : Occasionally
Tight Spaces : Occasionally
Work Outdoors : Occasionally
Additional Physical Demands The position involves work in a kitchen area which is heated by ovens and stoves. Position involves work in an industrial kitchen where there is some discomfort in low temperature areas (-10 degrees F) and/or high temperature areas (90 degrees F). There is risk involved when working with dangerous machinery, wet floors, and exposure to open flames. Light lifting, remaining in a stationary position for long periods and moving throughout the dining units is involved.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Any one or combination totaling six (6) years (72 months) from the categories below:
Coursework in business, dietetics, culinary arts, food science, nutrition, hospitality, hotel, catering, restaurant, or institutional management, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
Food service management work experience.
Preferred Qualifications Computer and planning experience
Appointment Information This is a 100% full‑time Civil Service 0038 - Food Service Administrator III position, appointed on a 12‑month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting close date of 1/9/26. The budgeted salary range for this position is $51,831 to $61,000.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
Fully‑onsite — This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign campus on a full‑time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.
For more information on employment with University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at: Employment with University Housing.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS website at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 1/9/26. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.
When applying, please submit a cover letter, references, and three professional references include phone number and email.
If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Housing Human Resources at careers@housing.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217‑333‑2137.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests can be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217‑333‑0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID : 1034097 Job Category : Professional and Administrative Apply at:
https://jobs.illinois.edu
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Duties & Responsibilities
Schedule and hold regular individual meetings with staff to discuss their performance, address concerns, and provide guidance for improvement. Offer timely and constructive feedback to help staff understand their performance and how they can improve.
Assists in planning and implementing overall policies, procedures, objectives, and methods in alignment with the mission, vision, and strategic plans of Illinois.
Recruiting, hiring, training, and scheduling staff to ensure adequate coverage and efficient service. This also includes conducting performance evaluations and managing any disciplinary actions.
Review operational reports, managing budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing expenses. This involves monitoring financial reports, occupancy reports, and maintaining inventory.
Organize and lead training sessions and workshops aimed at enhancing staff skills and knowledge.
Overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the dining programs, ensuring smooth service, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.
Develops and maintains a good public relations program in relation to students, guests, and other University personnel to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing complaints, improving service quality and maintaining an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Assists in organizational development; participates in planning future installations; and studies and recommends plans, staff, and equipment needs.
Makes recommendations as to most efficient use of personnel.
Prepares unit master work schedules in relation to budget and operational requirements.
Plans sound safety and proper maintenance programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Extreme Cold : Occasionally
Extreme Heat : Occasionally
Humidity : Occasionally
Wet : Occasionally
Noise : Frequently
Hazards : Occasionally
Temperature Changes : Occasionally
Inclement Weather : Occasionally
Tight Spaces : Occasionally
Work Outdoors : Occasionally
Additional Physical Demands The position involves work in a kitchen area which is heated by ovens and stoves. Position involves work in an industrial kitchen where there is some discomfort in low temperature areas (-10 degrees F) and/or high temperature areas (90 degrees F). There is risk involved when working with dangerous machinery, wet floors, and exposure to open flames. Light lifting, remaining in a stationary position for long periods and moving throughout the dining units is involved.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Any one or combination totaling six (6) years (72 months) from the categories below:
Coursework in business, dietetics, culinary arts, food science, nutrition, hospitality, hotel, catering, restaurant, or institutional management, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
Food service management work experience.
Preferred Qualifications Computer and planning experience
Appointment Information This is a 100% full‑time Civil Service 0038 - Food Service Administrator III position, appointed on a 12‑month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting close date of 1/9/26. The budgeted salary range for this position is $51,831 to $61,000.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
Fully‑onsite — This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign campus on a full‑time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.
For more information on employment with University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at: Employment with University Housing.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS website at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 1/9/26. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.
When applying, please submit a cover letter, references, and three professional references include phone number and email.
If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Housing Human Resources at careers@housing.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217‑333‑2137.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests can be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217‑333‑0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID : 1034097 Job Category : Professional and Administrative Apply at:
https://jobs.illinois.edu
Looking for more University of Illinois Positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois' locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all of the locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift‑receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers positions in all of the locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions.
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