Dining Operations Manager (Husker Heroes)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Operations

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 51k+ / year

Posted on Jul 15, 2026
Working Title Dining Operations Manager (Husker Heroes)
Department Housing: Retail Operations-12425
Requisition Number S_260535
Posting Open Date 07/14/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 07/22/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Dining Operations Manager is an integral member of the leadership team by assisting the General Manager in the overall supervision and operation of a restaurant within the Nebraska Union Food Commons area.

As the Dining Operations Manager you will:
  • Manage and lead a food court dining operations concept
  • Provide high-quality customer service to all guests
  • Ensure orders are accurate and meet all franchise and University Dining standards
  • Create an environment that promotes growth for student workers and staff
  • Hire, schedule, train and lead a team
  • Provide servant leadership through the facilitation and completion of daily tasks including food production, front end management, cleaning and stocking
Schedule varies and includes evenings, late nights, and weekend shifts.

About Us:
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
  • Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
  • Retirement plans with university match
  • A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

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Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Associate’s or equivalent education/experience.
  • Four years of food service experience with demonstrated career progression, showing increased leadership and responsibility.
  • Knowledge of cost controls, inventory controls and food safety/sanitation programs necessary.
  • Must have ability to supervise food production, and excellent skills in customer relations, team building, and communications.
  • Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and internet necessary.
  • Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant food/dietetic/hospitality or business field experience.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required Yes
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $51,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Bjorn Scott
4024722454
bscott26@unl.edu
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Some evenings and weekends based on needs.
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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