Dining Commons Manager

Posting Information

Posting Number: S14731P

Working Title:

Dining Commons Manager I

Department:
Auxiliary West Campus Dining

Posting Type:
External

Employment Type:

Employee (Full Time)

FLSA:
Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Posting Date: 02/18/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 04/01/2026

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

A chartered state university founded in 1785, the University of Georgia (UGA) is a flagship institution ranked in the top 20 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Its main campus is in Athens, Georgia, with satellite campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs over 11,000 faculty and staff and enrolls more than 41,000 students.

College/Unit/Department Website:
dining.uga.edu

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Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.

• Experience in a College & University or other High-Volume Food Service setting.
• Serv Safe Food Protection Manager Certificate.
• Familiarity with labor relations.

This Dining Services Management position is an administrative and supervisory role. The employee plans, organizes, and directs a diversified staff of dining service personnel during the day shift operation of a high-volume dining commons and kitchen. Responsibilities include staff scheduling, requisition and purchase of food supplies, and training employees in food service and preparation. The class differs from a Dining Commons Manager II in that a Dining Commons Manager I supervises fewer employees and/or serves a smaller meal volume.

Direction is received from an administrative superior on matters pertaining to special menus and operating policies. Work is evaluated through observation and customer feedback.

• Direct the operations of the dining commons during assigned shift service to ensure quality, safe, and cost‑efficient food production and service.
• Supervise activities of assigned staff, including students, full‑time, and supervisory employees.
• Conduct interviews of prospective employees; participate in counseling and discipline.
• Utilize computerized food production/inventory system to ensure food and supplies are adequate and used on assigned shift.
• Be attentive and proactive in customer service; communicate with customers, staff, community groups, and vendor representatives.
• Assist with systems for display, merchandising, marketing, advertising, and promotion to maximize participation and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in the strategic planning process for the operation and department; participate in departmental and campus‑wide special project activities.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies, procedures, standards, goals, objectives, budget, and marketing/public relations activities.
• Assist with the responsibility for income and expenses; recommend, revise, and implement changes to meet the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30th.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of PCs and/or food production software.
• Read and interpret information and reports.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from faculty, students, staff, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop ideas that will result in major improvements in existing services.
• Operate standard office equipment, including credit card machines, UGA card machines, and cash registers.
• Oper…