Position Title:
Assistant Manager in Dining
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
ServSafe Certification
Prior Restaurant Management experience
Experience working in a special dietary needs kitchen or working with various dietary needs.
Job Description:
Iowa State University Dining is seeking an Assistant Manager to supervise and support food service operations. In this hands-on role, you will be working in a kitchen, quickly learning the tasks your team performs and be ready to jump in, as well as train others.
What You’ll Do
Manage daily tasks
Ensure food safety
Manage staff
Order supplies
Maintain inventory
Ensure quality control
Oversee food production and service
Assist with scheduling
Staff and student training
Closing operations
Ensure smooth transitions between meal periods
Days and Hours are based on operational needs; nights and weekends required. Schedules are reevaluated every semester.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare, vision, dental, vacation, retirement, and sick leave, ensuring you and your family are well cared for. Plus, insurance coverage starts on your first day if you complete enrollment before the deadline!
Check out the video below to see our team in action and discover what it’s like to be part of ISU Dining!
Watch Our Team in Action
Example of Duties
Supervises service delivery, training, safety, sanitation, facilities maintenance, marketing, and cash handling in order to meet departmental goals.
Assists with the development of operational pricing and budgets to meet sales, budgetary, and financial targets.
Supervises and participates in food production, including forecasting food ordering, food preparation, and food sanitation.
Authorizes purchases and monitors inventory control procedures.
Assists in the planning and execution of dining programs and participates in short and long-term strategic planning.
Assists in creating and updating policies and procedures used by the department in order to assure compliance with university policies and State and Federal laws.
Evaluates product offerings and selection to keep current with the popularity of items offered for sale.
Markets the department and acts as the liaison for the department with various units, committees or task forces.
Establishes and demonstrates a positive working relationship with vendors to develop product ordering, delivery, and stocking schedules.
Researches, facilitates, and develops trainings and orientations for new staff.
Level Guidelines
Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit
Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports
Focus on ISU’s mission and meeting department or work unit goals
Supervises a small department or work team
Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised
Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management
Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS806
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Relocation Reimbursement
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
April 24, 2025
Posting Close Date:
May 4, 2025
Job Requisition Number:
R16894