Concessions Food Service Manager

Organization's Summary Statement

Reporting to the Concessions General Manager, responsible for all shift management for multiple food service operations of facilities and to assist the General Manager in all aspects of the management of the unit.

Physical Demands

• This is an essential position and 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.
• 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.

Licenses/ Certifications

• Must have or obtain a driver's license valid in Maryland with less than 5 points.
• Prince George's County Maryland Health Department Food Service Manager Certification, TIPS (or equivalent certification) and state of Maryland Fire Marshall approved crowd management certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• After job offer but before hire must pass a DOT physical and Drug Test arranged by the

University and be able to maintain the DOT physical certification and pass random drug testing throughout employment.

• Must become a certified TIPS (or other alcoholic beverage server awareness class) Trainer approved by the Comptroller of Maryland) within 180 days of hire

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

• Special event food and beverage (including alcoholic and non alcoholic) experience, preferably in a public university with a Division 1 Athletic Program.
• Experience working with NPO and groups in a concessions environment.
• CCM or UCMT Certification preferred.
• Experience driving a truck of over 10,001 pounds but less than 26,000 pounds preferred.
• Required Application Materials: Cover Letter & Resume
• Best Consideration Date: 11/27/2026
• 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-Concessions
• Worker Sub-Type
• Staff Regular

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.