Manager, University Culinary Services

Job no: 986752

Work type: Staff/Unclassified

Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Categories: Full-time

$42,357 - $46,732

Manage a retail unit or component of a large dining service operation. Reports to designated supervisor.

Not applicable.

• Manage assigned small unit or assist in managing assigned moderately complex dining service operation; provide and ensure quality customer service.
• Supervise assigned area employees, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, etc.
• Monitor inventory; order products, supplies, and equipment as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health, safety, and sanitation laws and regulations; monitor food preparation procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of production standards; ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist in budget development and implementation for assigned unit.
• Assist in menu and recipe development.
• Provide functional guidance of administrative/professional employees and/or direct supervision of support staff on an ongoing basis.
• May provide ongoing facilitation of consecutive projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Not applicable.

Associate's degree in management, business, or relevant field –OR– degree from a recognized culinary institute –OR– four years of experience in food service management or relevant field

Food Service Management Certification from Ohio Health Department or the ability to obtain certification within three months of hire.

• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding food service operations
• Budgeting

• Recipe and menu writing
• Verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills

• Manage people and projects
• Analyze situations and develop effective solutions

None.

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

None.

Varied based on business needs.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.

Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Advertised: October 06, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: October 13, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time