Assistant Dining Operations Manager 00489

Role Title: Food Service Manager II

Position Number: 00489

Type of Posting: General Public

Is Sensitive Position?: No

Responsible Employee

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Departmental Objective

In support of Christopher Newport University’s mission, the mission of CNU Dining Services is to provide CNU students with the highest quality in food and dining experiences. In doing so, we are committed to providing fast and customer-friendly services and to provide clean and positive atmospheres throughout the Dining Services operations. Other important components of our mission are to create and cultivate an inclusive environment that helps support places on campus, beyond the classrooms, where intellectual inquiry may occur and in which social and civic values are fostered. The mission further extends to providing for meaningful, pleasant, and memorable dining experiences, including special theme meals dining events, in support of inclusivity and other civic values of CNU, as well as that add to the quality of the cultural life of the CNU community and the Commonwealth, as welcoming gathering places for students, faculty, staff and guests. In addition, Dining Services aspires to provide high levels of excellence and professionalism in rendering superior customer-focused services to students, faculty, staff, guests, and visitors of the University, with close attention to detail and with a caring and concerned approach, targeted at delivering outstanding results in serving customer needs and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

Purpose of the Position

In conjunction with the Dining Operations Manager, the incumbent is responsible for residential dining in the Commons. Incumbent will assist in the responsibility for reviewing, monitoring, interpreting, analyzing, evaluating, and comparing data to: to improve and control food costs; lower labor costs; identify and respond to customer trends and design effective marketing for the operation. Incumbent will assist the Dining Operations Manager with monthly inventory, process various reports including news letters, handle all correspondence and aid the Food Operations Manager in the completion of their administrative duties. Process invoices and deposits in a timely manner. Responsible for submitting accurate payroll reports on all students, hourly and classified personnel. Responsible for the duties associated with the Black Board System.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

• Knowledge of purchasing, scheduling, Human Resource management, health codes, OSHA, inventory management and understanding of high volume food production.
• Knowledge and skills in food preparation and quantity food production.
• Ability to communicate in writing or verbally to both supervisors and subordinates.
• Ability to adjust to a cyclic environment.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma

Experience:

• Previous experience in food service
• Supervisory experience

Additional Consideration(s)

Education:

• ServSafe certified or equivalent food handler program

Experience

• Previous supervisory experience in a high volume kitchen in an educational or institutional setting
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software
• Management experience in a high volume production kitchen
• Office experience handling numeric data and using office equipment such as calculators, computers, copiers, and fax machines.

Salary Information
Starting at $50,258 Commensurate with Education and Experience

CNU Information

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Role Code
79215

Conditions of Employment

• This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period
• Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program

Is this position telework eligible?
No

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.)
Essential

Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.)
Marginal

Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.)
Non-Applicable

Pushing/Pulling
Marginal

Standing
Essential

Sitting
Essential

Bending
Marginal

Walking
Essential

Climbing
Marginal

Reaching
Essential

Repetitive Motion
Marginal

Fast Pace
Essential

Average Pace
Essential

Multiple Priorities
Essential

Intense Customer Interaction
Essential

Multiple Stimuli
Essential

Frequency Changes
Essential

Memory
Essential

Reasoning
Essential

Hearing
Essential

Reading
Essential

Analyzing
Essential

Logic
Essential

Verbal Communication
Essential

Written Communication
Essential

Posting Number: PS1127P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 10/12/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants

CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).

In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

EEO/Diversity Statement(s)

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Request

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Background Check

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.