Campus Dining Assistant Manager, UM Campus Dining

Campus Dining is one of the premiere university food service organizations in the country. The University of Montana, located in Missoula, MT is a culturally integrated outdoor community with world-class mountain biking, fishing, hunting and skiing. More than 14,000 students from all over the globe claim The University of Montana as home. The University incorporates diversity into our staffing, menus and special events. Campus Dining’s trend setting programs like the UM Farm to College Program, sustainable business practices, the campus garden programs and our staff development programs are envied by our peers across the country. We are currently seeking talented, motivated and ambitious individuals to interview for the position of Assistant Manager for Campus Dining . This position will work in the Market during the academic year and other operations during the break periods between semesters . The Market is a bustling coffee shop/convenience store in the heart of campus located in the University Center.



This position will manage operations and supervise student staff in the Market. This position is a union position and reports to the Market Manager or the assigned unit. This position will assist with Performance Reviews and Performance Management for all direct reports.

Required Skills

• Ability to manage the daily operation of The Market or the assigned operation. This includes scheduling, ordering, food, supplies, maintaining inventory, clarifying and managing guest concerns and addressing emergent operational needs
• Demonstrated ability to hire, train, schedule, maintain student records, and directly supervise The Market staff
• Training will include, but is not limited to: service standards, cashiering, stocking, van driving certification, guest service, basic supervision, and barista service training
• Proven outstanding guest service and the ability to train the staff to do the same
• Demonstrated ability to run the front of the house in a restaurant setting including alcohol service

Minimum Required Experience

• Extensive experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities at this level are typically acquired with a degree in hospitality or food service management or a related field, and/or (3) three years of high-volume convenience store work.
• Possess a valid driver license.
• ServSafe Management certified

About the Campus Dining and UM

Campus Dining supports student success through superior cuisine, exceptional dining experiences, and sustainable business practices.

Shared Values and Guiding Principles

• NOURISHMENT: We serve wholesome, high quality, and nutritious food.
• GUEST SERVICE: The people we serve are our guests. We will exceed our guests’ expectations.
• SUSTAINABILITY : We commit to local, regional, and global environmental stewardship through sustainable business practices and agricultural economic development in Montana through the UM Farm to College Program.
• PROFESSIONALISM : We exhibit passion, excellence, integrity, loyalty, responsiveness, and innovation in the pursuit of our profession. We affirm, cultivate, and value our employees through professional development.
• DIVERSITY : We respect and celebrate the contributions, rights, and dignity of our diverse employees and guests.
• PARTNERSHIPS: We cultivate collaborative and financial partnerships with our on- and off-campus colleagues in support of the University’s mission.
• FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: As a self-operated dining department, we maintain profitability to meet our obligations as a self-funded state auxiliary account. We are entrepreneurial in our exploration and development of new revenue opportunities.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.


Position Details

Position Title: Campus Dining Assistant Manager (Culinary Svcs Assistant Manager)

Position Number: 106600

Department: Campus Dining

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), 12 months/year. Position requires an alternative work schedule.

Salary: $17.613/hr

Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period: Six months minimum

Benefits Include : Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).


How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications received by the ‘Priority Application Date’ will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.

A complete application Includes:

1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position.
2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
3. Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular