Food Service Manager

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

Experience: Three (3) years of food service and one (1) supervisory experience. 

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of institutional food service operations, food safety standards, and HACCP guidelines.

Knowledge of food service software systems (e.g., inventory, POS, scheduling).

Skill in leadership and team management.

Skill in organization, communication, and interpersonal interactions.

Ability to manage budgets, ordering, and inventory control.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

- ADA, Certified Dietitian or FMP certification preferred.

- Strong knowledge of the principles and procedures of high volume food service operations and restaurant and food service trends.

- Outstanding leadership, hospitality, oral and written communication skills.

- Ability to lead and motivate a diverse work team with a range of skills at multiple locations.

- Skill and knowledge of food production and service, ordering food, beverages and supplies inventory control, food safety and cost controls.

- Thorough knowledge of Department, University, State and Federal HR policies, procedures and laws.

- Ability to operate a variety of computers and use food production inventory, and HR software.

- Outstanding interpersonal skills.

- Thorough knowledge of budgeting, financial statements and the principles of staff scheduling.

- Strong knowledge of the principals of food production, cooking and preparation; of food and food service marketing, of food products and menu development; of food service environmental best practices; ability to read interpret and implement long and short term planning in response to data.

- Successful candidates will have a proven track record in providing OUTSTANDING GUEST SERVICE, through knowledge and skill in “back of house” and “front of house” operations, with strong culinary skills.

Cover Letter & Resume

November 27, 2026

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Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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