at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Van Zile Operations Manager
Kansas State University
About This Role
Van Zile Dining Services is seeking a dynamic Foodservice Operations Manager to lead a fast-paced, customer-focused dining operation. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in high-volume, mobile ordering foodservice environments. The manager will work collaboratively with the Housing and Dining Services (H&DS) team to serve students living in Kansas State University residence halls and apartments.
Key Responsibilities
About Us
Housing and Dining Services is a large, self-operated auxiliary department serving more than 5,000 students that call the K-State campus home. This "home away from home" meets more than the basic needs of students living with us - we provide affordable, safe and engaging accommodations and services for our residents, while finding unique ways to support them in their academic pursuits.
We pride ourselves on taking excellent care of our residents, and that is reflected in our recent Princeton Review rankings. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food.
YOU can help make our residents and guests feel welcome and comfortable!
Worksite Description
This position is On-site. The duties of this position will be performed on-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management degree
- 3 years of foodservice management experience in a fast-casual or quick-service restaurant setting
- Experience with POS systems and app based mobile ordering platforms
- Familiarity with kitchen display systems and real-time order tracking
- Ability to analyze revenue and expense data and customer feedback to drive service improvements and meet performance goals.
- Demonstrated success managing operations with mobile/app ordering
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Additional Role Information:
- Food Safety Certification upon hire
- Ability to work variable hours, including evenings and week-ends
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
- Letter of interest outlining qualifications for this position; resume; and contact information for three professional references.
Applications close on: December 16, 2025
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$65,000-$68,000 annual
To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/van-zile-operations-manager-manhattan-kansas-united-states
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