Director of Dining

Job Title
Director of Dining


Requisition Number
RE50254


Working Title

Department Name
3DH20:Aux Services - Dining


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
50


Salary Range
$81,640-138,798/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MA



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

7 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

lift, push, pull objects up to 25 lbs, sit for extended periods of time



Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (40 hour/week); As exempt employee may be required to work nights, weekends, additional hours to meet department needs



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a proven leader to serve as Director of Dining for the campus. The Director of Dining will serve as liaison and point of contact between the University of Kentucky (UK) and dining partner to ensure contractual commitments are fulfilled with the goal of providing a first-class dining experience for the university community. Primary responsibilities of this position include: Assist dining partner in the daily operations of 2 residential and 21 retail operations. Proper fiscal, facility, and operational management of all UK Dining areas, including monitoring all capital spending on campus related to UK Dining initiatives and managing contingency funds designated for repair, replacement and upgrade of University/UK Dining owned facilities and equipment. The Director of Dining will also participate in project planning and execution of renovations and construction of dining facilities, and in contract negotiations as needed with the dining partner.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
06/01/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.