Assistant Manager, Culinary Services

Business Title
Assistant Manager, Culinary Services

Applications Accepted From
University Wide, Public: Open to the Public, Planning Unit Wide

Special Instructions to Applicants

Up to two (2) positions available.

THIS POSITION IS BEING POSTED INTERNAL TO THE DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY, AND TO THE PUBLIC SIMULTANEOUSLY. Please complete the online application and attach required documents.
Required documents include a detailed cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current
contact details, including email addresses. These positions have potential for upward growth opportunities. This posting will remain open
until filled, for best consideration, apply before posting close date. If additional positions become vacant, the department will use this
posting.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and
supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and
retirement.

Posting Number: 2016413T

Department Summary

Manages shift
assignments for an assigned venue(s) within Culinary Services assisting the General Manager in the day-to-day operations of the assigned
area(s). Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards,
training staff and overseeing their productivity. May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not have
the responsibility for making these decisions.

Assists the General Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of assigned
venue(s).

Serves as the manager on duty in the absence of the General Manager.

May drive a large state vehicle (non-CDL) for local food delivery/catering.

Position Profile

Directs the
operations, workforce, and service levels of campus venues. Ensures safety and quality standards are met. Manages processes, systems, and
inventory for campus venues.

Level Summary

Supervises a team and ensures effective work
activities within work unit. Has input on personnel actions for direct reports. Primarily focused on supervision, but may still engage in
operational tasks similar to the direct reports’ roles. Accountable for the productivity and effectiveness of the team or department,
ensuring goals are met.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages a small team. Directly oversees
at least 2.0 FTE employees. Has authority to manage performance and assign duties. May have authority to hire,
transfer, suspend, promote, discharge, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Responsible for managing a small budget or part of a larger budget.

Problem Solving

Solves interpersonal team issues and develops solutions for team-related problems. Seeks guidance from higher-level management
on complex problems.

Independence of Action

Has discretion in decision-making but reports to
higher-level management.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with higher-level
manager(s) and other teams, ensures team alignment with organizational goals.

Physical Requirements

Position is based in a fast-paced university dining environment. Requires standing and walking for extended periods, frequent
bending, lifting, and carrying items weighing up to 25-50 lbs. Work involves exposure to varying temperatures, including hot kitchens,
coolers, and freezers. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, to
support operational needs and special events. Compliance with university safety, sanitation, and food handling standards is required at all
times.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3 or more years
of related professional experience, and 1 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and
experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food service.
• Experience in
  Catering.
• Valid Driver’s license

Department
Culinary Services

Pay Rate:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Employees enjoy a generous benefits package such as paid holidays, sick time, personal
time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to prescription,
vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program,
adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional
development programs and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible
Employees)

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Estimates are
informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents.

Pay Grade
15

Pay Range
$43,888.00-$62,459.00

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Job Family
Auxiliaries

Job Sub Family
Food Services

Job Level
M1

Job Open
Date
06/24/2026

Posting End Date: 07/08/2026

Planning Unit: Vice
President for Student Affairs

Work Schedule

TBD pending operational
need. May include evening and weekend work.

Months
12 month

Campus:
Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40 + hours per week

Expected duration of
assignment
Permanent

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this
position.
Joni Fisher, fisherj5@ohio.edu, 740-593-2970

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing
efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful
workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the
basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or
veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases
under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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