Food Service Manager- Denton/251 Dining Hal

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience : Three (3) years of food service and one (1) supervisory experience.
• Other : Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of institutional food service operations, food safety standards, and HACCP guidelines.
• Knowledge of food service software systems (e.g., inventory, POS, scheduling).
• Skill in leadership and team management.
• Skill in organization, communication, and interpersonal interactions.
• Ability to manage budgets, ordering, and inventory control.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Additional Job Details
• PREFERENCES:
• ADA or FMP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the principles and procedures of high volume food service operations and restaurant and food service trends.
• Outstanding leadership, hospitality, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse work team with a range of skills at multiple locations.
• Skill and knowledge of food production and service, ordering food, beverages and supplies inventory control, food safety and cost controls.
• Thorough knowledge of Department, University, State and Federal HR policies, procedures and laws.
• Ability to operate a variety of computers and use food production inventory, and HR software.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills. Thorough knowledge of budgeting, financial statements and the principles of staff scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of the principles of food production, cooking and preparation; of food and food service marketing, of food products and menu development; of food service environmental best practices; ability to read, interpret and implement long and short term planning in response to data.
• Successful candidates will have a proven track record in providing OUTSTANDING GUEST SERVICE, through knowledge and skill in "back of house" and "front of house" operations, with strong culinary skills.
• Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter
• Best Consideration Date : April 10, 2026
• Posting Close Date : N/A
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Job Risks
• Not Applicable to This Position
• Financial Disclosure Required
• No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .
• Department
• VPSA-DS-Denton Dining Room
• Worker Sub-Type
• Staff Regular
• Salary Range
• $60,040 - $72,048
• Benefits Summary
• For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link .
• Background Checks
• Employment Eligibility
• The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work auth

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description Summary ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY STATEMENT: Reporting to the Assistant Director, responsible for all shift management for multiple food service stations of facilities and to assist the Assistant Director in all aspects of the management of the unit. LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS: -Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Prince George's County Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification within 90 days of hire. -Driver's license valid in Maryland with less than 5 points required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This is an essential position and the incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Football Weekends, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events including but not limited to OM. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 15 pounds regularly. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking campus. Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods and, from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.

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