Assistant Food Service Manager, Non-Supervisor – 139547

Filing Deadline: Mon
5/25/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team,
possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job
opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 05/14/2026 for consideration
with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Join the Residential, Retail and Supply Chain Services (RRSS) team at UC San Diego, a dynamic and innovative campus department
dedicated to delivering exceptional service to the university community. As a valued RRSS team member, you will be contributing to a broad
and complex organization consisting of five key units: Housing, Dining and Hospitality (HDH), Integrated Procure-to-Pay Solutions (IPPS),
the UC San Diego Bookstore, Triton Print & Digital Media, and the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC). With a focus on innovation and
customer satisfaction, RRSS aims to inclusively meet the diverse needs of the UC San Diego community while fostering a sense of belonging
for our students and staff.

As a member of the team, you will be part of a self-funded unit with over 1,200 staff employees, over
2,000 student employees, and an annual operating budget of $371 million, providing housing and dining services to over 20,000 students,
faculty, staff, and their families. At UC San Diego, we believe a job is more than just employment – it’s a chance to be part of something
meaningful. Along with competitive pay, we offer outstanding benefits, retirement plans, and a supportive environment that encourages both
professional development and personal growth. Benefits begin on your first day! For Dining positions, we also provide a daily meal
allowance.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Food Service Manager, the Assistant Food
Service Manager, is responsible for the operation of a Housing, Dining, Hospitality dining unit, retail sales facility, catering operation,
functional area of a larger operation and/or food truck and acts as unit manager or production manager in their absence. The incumbent will
also train, develop, schedule, evaluate and provide direction to the staff. Independent responsibilities include operations management,
public relations, leadership and financial management. Duties also include project management, maintaining high product quality and customer
relations, help in coordinating employee teambuilding activities and other special events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in high-volume food production, culinary arts, banquets and food and beverage service.
• Experience in
  personnel management including knowledge and skill in evaluating, communicating clearly and directly in an effective and amiable manner,
  thereby creating a positive climate for maximizing opportunities to provide training in critical areas.
• Experience in all food
  service operational functions for maximum utilization and evaluation of personnel performance and staffing in normal functions and in
  emergencies.
• Ability to make recommendations and proposals for unit and departmental budgets as well as retail prices.
• Time
  management skills to organize tasks, to train, delegate, monitor, and evaluate staff in their progress in meeting their goals in work
  achievement.
• Knowledge of efficient methods of ordering, storing and receiving food samples, beverage, linens, decorations and
  catering supplies. Ability to develop production controls on quality and quantity of supplies.
• Proven experience and skills in
  designing special events and promotions including resourceful and creative presentation of food and beverage.
• Demonstrated ability
  to: 1) identify unit level problems and/or needs; 2) develop solutions and/or needs proposals; 3) and to implement action plans with limited
  assistance and input, always with the priority of customer service & good public relations.
• Written and verbal communication skills
  to write accurate and grammatically correct reports, develop sales plans including advertising, product descriptions, unit goals,
  evaluations, directing & training staff and interacting with customers.
• Knowledge of computer applications in a food service
  operation. This includes forecasting of inventory, production, labor, recipe file, access control, time and attendance.
• Technical
  computer systems knowledge and skill in basic software programs such as on-line purchasing, word processing, spreadsheet, data base
  management and e-mail.
• Accounting and mathematical skills to maintain inventory, project service needs, complete service records,
  and control costs.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Operating needs of the department require varied work schedules,
  (i.e., a.m., p.m., and/or weekend shifts and/or 10 hour workday).
• Employees may be required to take off (vacation or temporary
  layoff) during scheduled operational shutdown periods, such as Christmas, Spring & Summer breaks.
• Health codes require prescribed
  uniform, hair covering, and good personal hygiene.
• Meal schedules require extreme attention to promptness and excellent attendance.
  Meal perquisite is required for all Dining Services employees.
• Employees may be required to change work location on a daily basis as
  needed or for an indefinite time period. Background check required.
• Must posses a valid California Drivers license and be able to
  participate in the DMV Pull program.

CANRA Mandated Reporter: This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to
the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or
neglect of anyone under the age of 18.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $54,330 – $73,122 (will be
prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.02 – $35.02

Factors in determining the
appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other
business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the
University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay
for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the
University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time
to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible
working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all
students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of
California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected
status under state or federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment.
Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the
final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or
judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of
substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at
the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual
assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some
forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct
  in the Workplace