University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Assistant Director of Dining - Union Operations. The candidate will provide leadership and direction for the Nebraska Union and Nebraska East Union dining operations, ensuring excellence in operations, food safety, and customer service. Responsibilities include managing financial wellbeing and inventory, as well as recruiting and developing staff.
Highlights
Lead and direct overall operational management of Union dining.
Ensure compliance with operational and food safety standards.
Recruit, hire, train, and develop dining managers and staff.
Manage financial health of restaurant concepts, focusing on sales and cost control.
Build a culture of exceptional customer service.
Technical skills in food service management and financial analysis.
Minimum $70,000 annual salary.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Preferred experience with collegiate dining services and national restaurant brands.
Assistant Director of Dining - Union Operations Full Description
“Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title | Assistant Director of Dining - Union Operations Department | Housing Dining Service-1131 Requisition Number | S_250371 Posting Open Date | 05/12/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 05/26/2025 Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Description of Work | Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.
We invest in our employees: Vacation and sick leave pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance No-cost life insurance Employee Assistance Program Exclusive staff discounts Continuous improvement and innovation Professional development through training and education And much more! The Assistant Director of Dining – Union Operations, supports the leadership and staff within the Nebraska Union and Nebraska East Union restaurant concepts by providing leadership, direction, management, and strategic vision. This position ensures operational excellence, maximizes sales and profit margins, and delivers exceptional customer service while executing all applicable Brand standards.
As the Assistant Director of Dining – Union Operations you will: Lead and direct the overall restaurant operational management of within the Nebraska Unions. Ensure that all Union dining concepts are meeting operational and food safety standards. Provide leadership to managers and staff; recruit, hire, train, and develop managers and staff Ensure proper inventory within each location and assist with conducting inventory on a scheduled basis. Proactively manage the financial wellbeing of the individual restaurant concepts through analysis of sales, profitability, controlling food and labor costs, and make recommendations for growth and profitability. Build a customer service culture, by providing exceptional customer service. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s or equivalent education/experience. Hospitality Management, Food & Nutrition, Business or related field. Five years of operational experience within a food/beverage industry. Demonstrated experience in the following areas: food service management, budget development and management, inventory and equipment allocation, marketing, employee supervision and leadership, food production, and/or menu planning.
Must exhibit a firm knowledge of excellent food service management practices to include food production, service styles, menu planning, team building, staff development and training. Must have knowledge of internal controls related to financial transactions, inventory management and equipment allocation. Must have knowledge of appropriate purchasing procedures, including University standards and practices. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements. Preferred Qualifications | Experience with a progressive collegiate Dining service in all areas of Retail Dining service, strategic planning, and knowledge of organizational change, business operations and development. Previous mulit-unit operational experience. Experience working in or with a fast casual dining atmosphere and/or national restaurant Brands Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | Yes Physical Required | No Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes Posted Salary | $70,000/yr. minimum How to Apply | “Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Dave Annis, Director dannis2@unl.edu 402-472-9047
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional Job Type | Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Evenings and Weekends as needed. Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No If Temporary, indicate end date | Planned Hire Date: | Appointment End Date |
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