Senior Food Service Manager- Avesta​/Catering

Senior Food Service Manager - Avesta/Catering

Employee Classification: Senior Food Service Manager

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Dining Service

Department: UNT-Catering-163730

Job Location: Denton

Salary: salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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It's About the Food!

Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain.

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As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services is setting the standard for campus dining. With five Dining Halls, more than 20 retail locations, an upscale restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and full-service catering, the department is led by a team of professionally trained chefs and hospitality experts. UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining, known for its innovative, trendsetting approach and award-winning culinary talent.

UNT Dining Services is home to Mean Greens Cafe, the nation's first 100% vegan collegiate dining hall, and Kitchen West, Texas' first and only university dining hall certified Free From the Big 8 food allergens and gluten. In 2021, UNT introduced Eagle Landing, the university's first standalone dining hall, inspired by urban food halls and featuring seven distinct restaurant concepts— all available for a single Meal Plan swipe.

Recognized for excellence, UNT was ranked No. 2 nationwide for best college food by  The department is also the proud recipient of the prestigious Loyal

E. Horton Award and the Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services. As a founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, UNT plays an active role in pioneering research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices, all while advancing the principles of healthy, sustainable menus.

The Senior Food Service Manager for the UNT Dining Catering Department is responsible for ensuring the quality of food, excellence in customer service, and effective management of assigned operations within Avesta/Catering. This role oversees diverse dining formats, including national branded concepts, in-house offerings, and signature designs. The manager plays a key role in maintaining customer satisfaction and fostering retention by implementing business practices that align with the values and mission of UNT Dining and its brand partners.

Additionally, the position supports revenue growth and profitability by optimizing services and identifying opportunities for expansion. Responsibilities also include full oversight of cash handling, proper closing procedures for branded operations, and the security of all products, equipment, and assets in Catering and Retail Dining Services.

Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of experience in food service management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Extensive knowledge of dining, retail, and/or catering service operations. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics management knowledge and leadership skills related to business operations including planning, budgeting, organizing, controlling, and evaluating. Ability to analyze and solve problems, and make the necessary decisions on personnel, food preparation or food handling problems that may develop. Knowledge of cost and quality control techniques.

Demonstrates good leadership…