Akers Dining Services Assistant Manager

Working/Functional Title

Akers Dining Services Assistant Manager

Position Summary

Directs the food service staff in preparation and service of food in a residence hall serving unit; monitors daily food production and presentation to ensure that meals are served in conformance with prescribed menus, recipes, and quality standards; implements training programs for support staff; receives customer concerns or suggestions and resolves them.

All positions in RHS are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If a person has an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Hotel Restaurant and Institutions Management, Business Administration, Dietetics, Food Systems and Economics Management or Nutrition; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in customer relations, food service practices, sanitation and safety procedures, familiarity with food preparation equipment, accounting skills and supervisory and managerial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in food handling, food service production, banquet coordination, planning, designing, and setting up special events, development, and familiarity with food preparation equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover Letter

Work Hours

Variable closing hours Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday and Monday off.

Website

Bidding eligibility ends March 24, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.