Dining Services Manager - University of Alabama

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $58,000 - $60,000 / year

Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Job Summary

The Dining Services Manager is responsible for leading daily dining operations in a high-volume campus environment, overseeing frontline service teams, cafe service, and supporting events and pop-up experiences while ensuring an exceptional guest experience. This role requires proven leadership experience within a food service or hospitality setting, a creative and outgoing service approach, and close collaboration with culinary, marketing, and operations teams to support quality, consistency, guest engagement, and financial performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee dining services and cafe operations for a small to medium volume location, including seated service, pop-ups, and special events
• Manage, coach, and support a team of food service professionals in daily operations, events, and customer-facing environments
• Serve as the primary point of contact for guests, resolving concerns professionally with a strong hospitality and service mindset
• Partner with the Chef and leadership team on menu execution, food quality, service standards, and event readiness
• Support sales initiatives, budgeting, profit and loss performance, and cost controls for the account
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, food safety, infection control, and quality standards across all service formats
• Assist with implementation of new culinary concepts, pop-up programs, and marketing-driven initiatives
• Contribute to quarterly client reports, operational presentations, and performance updates
• Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to drive innovation, guest engagement, and revenue growth
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in food service, cafe management, or hospitality operations
• Experience supporting events, pop-up concepts, or special service activations preferred
• Background in restaurants, cafes, hotels, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military, or similar food service operations
• Experience with table service, catering, or event-based service preferred
• Creative, outgoing professional with a strong hospitality mindset and comfort in guest-facing roles
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet-based tools
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Associate’s degree preferred

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1516064

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