Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

Reporting to the Concessions General Manager, responsible for all shift management for
multiple food service operations of facilities and to assist the General Manager in all aspects of
the management of the unit.

Physical Demands:

This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due
to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including
weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods
including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Football Weekends,
Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 15 pounds regularly. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking campus.

Licenses/ Certifications:

- Must have or obtain a driver’s license valid in Maryland with less than 5 points.
- Prince George’s County Maryland Health Department Food Service Manager Certification, TIPS (or equivalent certification) and state of Maryland Fire Marshall approved crowd management
certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
- After job offer but before hire must pass a DOT physical and Drug Test arranged by the
University and be able to maintain the DOT physical certification and pass random drug testing
throughout employment.
- Must become a certified TIPS (or other alcoholic beverage server
awareness class) Trainer approved by the Comptroller of Maryland) within 180 days of hire

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

Experience: Three (3) years of food service and one (1) supervisory experience. 

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of institutional food service operations, food safety standards, and HACCP guidelines.

Knowledge of food service software systems (e.g., inventory, POS, scheduling).

Skill in leadership and team management.

Skill in organization, communication, and interpersonal interactions.

Ability to manage budgets, ordering, and inventory control.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

- Special event food and beverage (including alcoholic and non alcoholic) experience, preferably in a public university with a Division 1 Athletic Program.

- Experience working with NPO and groups in a concessions environment.

- CCM or UCMT Certification preferred.

- Experience driving a truck of over 10,001 pounds but less than 26,000 pounds preferred.

Required Application Materials:

Cover Letter & Resume

Best Consideration Date:

11/27/2026

Posting Close Date:

 N/A

Open Until Filled:

 Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

VPSA-DS-Concessions

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$62,240.00- $74,688.00

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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