Assistant Director

NC State Dining is seeking two dynamic, results-oriented hospitality leaders to fill vital Assistant Director roles. These leaders will drive strategic goals, manage fiscal resources, foster welcoming team cultures, and maintain a premier student-dining experience. While both positions share core leadership and administrative responsibilities, each oversees a distinct sector of campus retail operations:

Position 1: Food Courts & Talley Main Kitchen Production Directs management, daily operations, and culinary execution for high-volume campus food courts and the central Talley Main Kitchen, including the bakery.

Position 2: Cafs & Markets Directs management, daily operations, and retail execution across all campus coffee shops, specialized cafs, and convenience market locations.

Core Responsibilities:

• Dining Operations & Quality Assurance
• Financial Administration & Budgeting
• Human Resources & Leadership
• Strategic Planning & Technology Integration
• Communication & Campus Collaboration

Key Requirements & Expectations:

Proven management experience in high-volume food service, hospitality, or university dining operations. Demonstrated financial acumen with direct accountability for P&L, food costs, and labor budgets. Strong tech literacy, specifically with food service management software (CBORD preferred) and POS platforms. Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and managing varied teams. Flexibility to work a varied schedule to support a 7-day operational calendar.

Why Join NC State Dining? At NC State, you will lead a dedicated team that fuels the Wolfpack community. We offer a vibrant work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a robust benefits package standard with a premier public university.