Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $57,158.40
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
retirement plans
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
ECO Pass
CU Advantage program
Job Description
The University of Colorado Boulder, located in the vibrant city of Boulder, Colorado, is a prestigious institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive community environment. Within this esteemed university, the Division of Student Life comprises 36 dedicated departments that provide comprehensive student support and services. This division plays a pivotal role in helping students become successful, curious, and competent individuals during their academic journey at CU Boulder. Among these departments, Campus Dining and Hospitality (CDH) stands out by offering award-winning dining experiences that are more than just meals—they are community-building, health-focused, and innovative culinary journeys. CU Boulder’s dining services proudly serve over 3 million meals annually, emphasizing fresh, sustainable, and nutritious options crafted by a passionate team dedicated to the well-being of students, faculty, and staff.
The Assistant Dining Manager role within the Campus Dining and Hospitality team is a vital leadership position designed to provide administrative oversight and operational excellence in one of the university’s dynamic dining environments. This full-time university staff position, based in Boulder, Colorado, offers an annual salary of $57,158.40, reflecting the importance and responsibility of the role. The Assistant Dining Manager is responsible for a wide range of critical functions including personnel management, fiscal resource oversight, food production supervision, as well as hiring, training, and maintaining quality standards. This role requires a proactive leader who can effectively communicate, model best practices, and foster a positive workplace culture through accountability and performance assessment.
In this role, the Assistant Dining Manager ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, oversees cash handling procedures, and supports the implementation of policies and procedures aligned with university standards. The position demands flexibility to respond to the needs of the operation and the university community, including daily leadership during shifts and special events. The Assistant Dining Manager is also deeply involved in training staff on food safety, sanitation, and operational protocols, ensuring the highest level of service quality and consistency. This leadership role promotes sustainable practices within the dining operation, including waste reduction, composting, and the use of reusable containers, aligning with CU Boulder’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
Joining the CU Boulder Campus Dining and Hospitality team means becoming part of a community dedicated to excellence in service and innovation in food service. The Assistant Dining Manager will participate in strategic planning efforts, vendor relations, menu development, and marketing collaboration, contributing to the growth and continued success of the university’s dining services. The position requires a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to mentor and develop staff, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with a background in hospitality or restaurant management to advance their careers within a leading academic institution that values diversity, teamwork, and sustainability.
The Assistant Dining Manager role within the Campus Dining and Hospitality team is a vital leadership position designed to provide administrative oversight and operational excellence in one of the university’s dynamic dining environments. This full-time university staff position, based in Boulder, Colorado, offers an annual salary of $57,158.40, reflecting the importance and responsibility of the role. The Assistant Dining Manager is responsible for a wide range of critical functions including personnel management, fiscal resource oversight, food production supervision, as well as hiring, training, and maintaining quality standards. This role requires a proactive leader who can effectively communicate, model best practices, and foster a positive workplace culture through accountability and performance assessment.
In this role, the Assistant Dining Manager ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, oversees cash handling procedures, and supports the implementation of policies and procedures aligned with university standards. The position demands flexibility to respond to the needs of the operation and the university community, including daily leadership during shifts and special events. The Assistant Dining Manager is also deeply involved in training staff on food safety, sanitation, and operational protocols, ensuring the highest level of service quality and consistency. This leadership role promotes sustainable practices within the dining operation, including waste reduction, composting, and the use of reusable containers, aligning with CU Boulder’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
Joining the CU Boulder Campus Dining and Hospitality team means becoming part of a community dedicated to excellence in service and innovation in food service. The Assistant Dining Manager will participate in strategic planning efforts, vendor relations, menu development, and marketing collaboration, contributing to the growth and continued success of the university’s dining services. The position requires a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to mentor and develop staff, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with a background in hospitality or restaurant management to advance their careers within a leading academic institution that values diversity, teamwork, and sustainability.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute
- Must obtain food safety certification appropriate for the position level within 6 months of hire and maintain certification for the duration of employment with Campus Dining and Hospitality
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Ability to remain calm and poised in fast paced work environment
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to coach and mentor others
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Supervisory experience
- Proven experience using point of sale software and inventory management software
- Food safety certification
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to coach and mentor others
- Problem solving and analytical skills
Job Duties
- Provides support for hiring, training, and development of Campus Dining and Hospitality staff in areas of oversight, including student and part-time staff
- Develop and deliver quality training programs for staff through formal sessions and on-the-job formats
- Design, prepare and disseminate written procedures and updates to staff
- Ensure timely, accurate, and thorough performance reviews for all assigned staff
- Handle leave and personnel schedules to meet operational needs
- Responsible for daily revenue collections and cash, credit, declining balance and meal plan reconciliation
- Direct accident prevention in operation, handle incident case reporting for assigned team
- Supervise facility cleanliness and train personnel on the safe use of chemicals, equipment, open and closing protocols
- Trains and holds staff accountable for following all food safety, sanitation and menu labeling
- Supports campus, divisional and department staffing development initiatives
- Oversees all aspects of operation in the area of oversight including guest interaction, point of sale, inventory and quality control, set up and break down of service and production areas, furniture, fixtures and equipment, food preparation areas, food safety, allergen and menu labeling, digital signage, operational hours, vendor and campus relations, special events
- Serves as marketing liaison with Student Life Marketing and Communication
- Participates in sourcing assessment and implementation of new consumer packaged goods, menu items and concepts that align with CDH priorities
- Participates in the design, product research, costing, and implementation of new food service concepts within CDH including residential, retail and catering spaces
- Ensures all waste reduction, compost, sustainability, packaging and reusable container initiatives are followed within the span of control
- Review monthly financial reports and ensure fiscal stewardship
- Implement operational strategies to meet budget parameters
- Assist with the development and implementation of Student Life and the department’s strategic plan, long and short-range goals, and action plans
- Ensure timely completion and submission of all invoices, reports, and timekeeping records
- Generate, analyze and/or handle all other reports as assigned
- Ensure all food safety and allergen SOPs
- Actively runs operation by presence on floor, production and service areas to ensure high level of customer service and product quality and safety
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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