Description

Job Description

The Assistant Manager for Perry Place plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of food service and dining facilities. This position is responsible for various aspects of food service supervision, including staff training, customer service, food production and presentation, cash handling, safety, and sanitation. The Assistant Manager for Perry Place will collaborate with the Operations Manager and senior management to maintain high-quality service and adhere to state and Virginia Tech policies.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in food service or dining supervision.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and certification.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle employee relations, training, and performance evaluations.
• Basic knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Customer-focused attitude and dedication to guest satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, related field, or significant management experience of similar position.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary $43,888 - $47,000/year and commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

October 16, 2025

Additional Information

Days may vary, but the position will be a PM shift, usually 1:30 pm-10:00 pm or similar.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Anna McClure at anna86@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

About Student Affairs:

Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!

About Dining Services:

Join our dedicated team at Virginia Tech Dining Services! We are committed to providing high-quality food and exceptional service to our university community and beyond. Our dining centers are open to everyone creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. Virginia Tech relies on our ability to serve high-quality food safely and efficiently. Whether it's breakfast after morning cadet formation or a late-night break at DX- our work keeps VT running!

Advertised: October 2, 2025
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