Assistant Director, Senior Leadership - UNT Dining Services, Bruceteria

The University of North Texas (UNT) System is a comprehensive and dynamic public university system serving the vibrant North Texas region. It comprises multiple campuses, including the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. As the only university system based solely in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, UNT System plays a pivotal role in the educational advancement and economic development of the region. With more than 14,000 employees and over 49,000 students, the system awards nearly 12,000 degrees annually. This underlines its major influence and contribution to higher education and community growth in North Texas.

UNT is committed to fostering a people-first, values-based culture that emphasizes excellence, curiosity, innovation, and integrity. The system champions diversity, respect, belonging, and access, creating an inclusive environment where both employees and students thrive. Individuals who join the UNT System team are encouraged to showcase courage, embrace continuous learning, and demonstrate passion and dedication in their professional roles. More information about the UNT System’s values and community impact can be found at www.UNTSystem.edu.

UNT Dining Services is a standout department within the university, recognized as the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas. It sets the standard for campus dining through a diverse array of facilities that include five dining halls, over 20 retail food locations, an upscale restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and full-service catering. The department is renowned nationally for its innovative culinary excellence and was ranked number 2 for best college food by Delish.com. It is home to groundbreaking initiatives like Mean Greens Café, the nation’s first 100% vegan collegiate dining hall, and Kitchen West, Texas’ first university dining hall certified Free From™ the Big 8 food allergens and gluten. The department also leads sustainability efforts and research on plant-forward diets and food waste reduction.

The Assistant Director / Senior Leadership role at UNT Dining Services, specifically located at Bruce Dining, involves significant leadership responsibilities in managing a high-volume residential dining operation. This full-time position, with salary commensurate with experience, embodies the university’s commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences that merge culinary excellence with sustainable practices. The Assistant Director acts as both a strategic leader and operational manager, overseeing menu development, food production, and the daily operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with health and safety standards.

In this capacity, the Assistant Director is charged with leading a dedicated team of culinary and service staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment, and maintaining high customer satisfaction levels. Strategically collaborating with campus partners, the role supports nutrition and sustainability initiatives, ensuring dining services evolve to address students’ dietary needs and preferences effectively. This position demands a forward-thinking, proactive leader passionate about the food service industry, with a strong background in managing large-scale food service operations within a collegiate environment. Candidates need to demonstrate expertise in food safety, team training, operational management, and a genuine commitment to delivering a superior, student-centered dining experience.