Assistant General Manager

La Jolla

9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92093, United States

Payroll Title:

FOOD SVC SUPV 2

Department:

HOUSING/DINING/HOSPITALITY

Hiring Pay Scale

$76,000 / $85, 000 / Year

Worksite:

Campus

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

Uncovered

Total Openings:

2

Work Schedule:

Variable, 8 hrs/day, Variable

Filing Deadline: Wed 12/3/2025

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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 HDH team, you will be part of a self-funded unit with over 900 staff employees, 1,000 student employees, and an annual operating budget of $250 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 OVERVIEW:

Under direction of the Director of Catering & Auxiliary Services, the incumbent is independently responsible for the operation of a functional area of a Housing, Dining, Hospitality dining unit, retail sales facility, catering operation, and/or food truck. This includes organizing, planning, budget and financial management, staffing, training, computerized systems, equipment and inventory maintenance and security. The incumbent is responsible for innovative leadership and providing a climate of growth for both facility and staff. Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as adviser to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies and practices. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives. May assist with departmental training initiatives across campus.

• High school diploma or equivalent certification/experience. Supervisory experience, preferably in food service industry.
• Solid knowledge in food service and sanitation regulations. Demonstrated dining services management experience in varied background and independent decision-making responsibility. Skill and knowledge of preparing and presenting quantity and quality food production.
• Minimum of five (5) years in progressive leadership/management roles with a multi-unit retail or dining experience, food service, retail, supervisory responsibilities, or equivalent training and experience.
• Strong computer application skills to include food service applications such as point of sale and inventory control software. This includes forecasting of inventory, production, recipe file, access control, time and attendance.
• Solid verbal and written communication in the English language, including active listening, dynamic flexibility, and critical thinking, and ability to multi-task and ensure effective time management.
• Solid decision making and reasoning skills, and ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and perform operations analysis and quality control analysis. Proven knowledge of dining services budget management. To develop and implement methods to control cash, food and labor costs, retail prices, inventory, and equipment.
• Solid and effective interpersonal and work supervision skills to provide guidance to other personnel and work effectively with partners on joint projects. Skill in personnel management including knowledge and skill of evaluating, communicating in an effective, straightforward manner, thereby creating a positive climate for maximum employee productivity, growth and development.
• Mathematical and cash control skills to accurately complete drawer counts and prepare deposits.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent certification.

• Employees may be required to take off (vacation or temporary layoff) during scheduled operational shutdown periods, such as Christmas, Spring & Summer breaks.
• Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Current State of California driver's license and clean driving record are required to operate University vehicles.
• The job offer is contingent on a clear Background Check.
• 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. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy and to complete and submit the required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $65,800 - $115,000 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $ $55.08

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).

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Date Posted

11/19/2025