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Manager Food Services

Job in Ames, Story County, Iowa, 50011, USA
Listing for: Iowa State University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Healthcare Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 60000 USD Yearly USD 45000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Manager Food Services I page is loaded## Manager Food Services Ilocations:
Ames, IAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R18889##

Position Title:

Manager Food Services I## Job Group:

Professional & Scientific## Required

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience##

Job Description:

** Summary
* * The Seasons Marketplace Dining Team is seeking a
** Manager Food Services I
** to oversee daily food service operations, including onsite food production, facilities, and staff. This role is responsible for supervising personnel, prioritizing and assigning work, scheduling staff, and establishing and maintaining high-quality service and food standards.
** 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.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition;
Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management; or a related field with a focus on culinary and management curriculum
* Management experience in a high-volume collegiate residential dining and/or restaurant environment
* Demonstrated experience in personnel management, including hiring, training, and supervising staff
* Experience with food service software systems, specifically CBORD Food service Suite (FSS) and CS Gold
* Management experience in food production, including inventory control, adherence to sanitation and safety standards, cost control, and expense analysis
** 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 ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
*** Nights and weekends will be required. This position serves as an evening manager, overseeing operations during evening service hours.
** To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter    If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment or call  or Toll Free:
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  
• Onsite childcare…
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