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Department Summary

It’s About the Food!
Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain. – YouTube

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 Café, 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 Delish.com. 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.

Position Overview

The Assistant Director / General Manager at Bruce Dining plays a vital leadership role in delivering an exceptional, high-volume residential dining experience. This position oversees all culinary and operational functions, ensuring high-quality food, efficient service, and a strong commitment to sustainability, wellness, and student satisfaction in an all-you-care-to-eat environment.

This role provides both strategic direction and hands-on management, leading menu development, food production, and daily operations while maintaining strict compliance with health, safety, and dietary standards. The Assistant Director / General Manager is also responsible for supervising, training, and developing culinary and service staff to ensure consistent performance and a positive dining experience.

Working collaboratively with campus partners, this leader supports initiatives focused on nutrition, sustainability, and innovation, helping to meet the evolving needs of the student population. This position is critical to maintaining operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and the ability to deliver high-quality, student-centered dining services.

The ideal candidate is a strong, forward-thinking leader with experience in high-volume food service operations, a passion for culinary excellence, and a commitment to sustainability and team development.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and four years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Maintains a visual sense of urgency at all times. Able to quickly diagnose food operational problems and take immediate corrective action. Communicates complex information with physical action and personal presence instead of relying solely on words. Skill in performing under the stress of frequent interruptions and/or distractions. Ability to prioritize. Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.

Preferred Qualifications

The position requires strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for providing exceptional dining experiences in a collegiate environment. Experience in managing large-scale food service operations and knowledge of dietary restrictions is preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

ServSafe Certification (or equivalent) in food safety and sanitation, or can obtain within 6 months.

Job Duties

• Ensures high-quality and safe meal service by effectively managing and leading daily operations. Oversees menu planning, focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients, and keeps it updated using the Food Pro system. Maintains taste and visual standards for all food and promptly addresses any issues to uphold dining quality. 
• Provides strong leadership by training, supervising, and evaluating team members. Develops and delivers training programs and ensures adherence to food safety practices. Quickly addresses issues such as poor merchandising, food prep, sanitation, unsafe work conditions, and incorrect allergen labeling. 
• Creates a positive work environment and enhances customer satisfaction by delivering an exceptional dining experience with high-quality food and friendly service. Improves kitchen efficiency to reduce wait times and ensures food safety to provide safe, top-quality meals for customers. 
• Ensures adherence to University policies, health codes, and safety standards by regularly reviewing practices for compliance. Oversees kitchen operations to maintain strict adherence to HACCP and SOP processes at all times. 

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Noisy environments.

Work Schedule

Hours Vary

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.