Assistant Manager, Food Services

University of Arkansas System

Assistant Retail Manager overseeing Food & Nutrition Service operations at UAMS, including customer service, inventory, and staff management. Ensuring quality assurance and adherence to policies and procedures.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Assistant Retail Manager oversees operations of a Food & Nutrition Service retail area including, but not limited to, customer service, training, menu knowledge & development, food quality, inventory management, safety and sanitation, financial management, cash register system, cash handling, human resources and scheduling.
Experience Quality Assurance: Physically on the floor in the Retail Outlet Service Area(s) during peak service times; Handling questions, concerns or complaints; Able to sufficiently train and supervise all personnel while following UAMS policies & procedures; menu knowledge including dietary restrictions; oversee food quality; maintains sanitation and safety of work environment
Managing Employees and Retail Area: Works within financial margins for overtime and food cost; Conducting daily meetings with the staff to review menu and specials; Able to proficiently operate Point of Sale System; Fairly and consistently holding employees accountable to UAMS and Nutrition Services policies and procedures
Administrative Responsibilities: Coaches and counsels employees; Maintains temperature logs; Menu Development; Schedules maintenance needs; Inventory management and daily food orders through Computrition; Application Review; Interviewing; Scheduling; Annual Requirements; Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher and P.O.S. System; Coordinates special events, activities and menus
Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
4 years of experience in institutional or commercial food service operations or specialized training in food service including 2-year supervisory experience
Self-directed, flexible and innovative
Strong communication skills used to inspire confidence in coworkers
Good leadership and organizational skills
Must be able to work during Inclement Weather
Must be able to work rotating Weekends and Holidays
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or a related field, SERV Safe Certified, Certified Dietary Manager

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory managementmenu developmentfood quality assurancecash handlingPoint of Sale Systemtemperature logs maintenancefinancial managementcustomer serviceschedulingtraining and supervision

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsleadership skillsorganizational skillsself-directedflexibleinnovativeability to inspire confidencecoachingcounselingaccountability

Certifications

High School DiplomaGEDBachelor’s degree in dieteticsSERV Safe CertifiedCertified Dietary Manager