UM Starbucks Assistant Manager, UM Campus Dining

  • University of Montana (UM), Helena College, and UM Western
  • Missoula, Montana
  • Full Time
Intra-Departmental Recruitment

Only current UM Employees* of UM Campus Dining are eligible.

*Open to all employee types including Temporary Staff and Student Employees.

UM Campus Dining invites applications for a UM Starbucks Assistant Manager to supervise all Starbucks operations including directing and supervising all Starbucks classified employees, student employees, and temporary employees. This position reports directly to the UM Starbucks General Manager. Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage all personnel functions including recruitment, scheduling, training and development, shift supervision, evaluation and performance management
  • Assist with ordering food and supplies, routine maintenance of equipment, and complete regular periodic inventories
  • Develop and implement a complex unit operating plan, unit budget and unit assessment
  • Assist in setting and maintaining high standards for receiving, producing, serving, holding, presenting and storing all food and beverage items
  • Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with incoming parents and students, faculty and staff, and all other guests of both UM Campus Dining and the University of Montana
  • Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment by ensuring that all sanitation, food handling and safety regulations are followed at all times
Minimum Qualifications
  • Professional management and supervisory experience in a food service environment
  • Experience working in a high-volume food service environment and maintaining a operations equipment
  • Management ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
  • Experience with standard food service reports including profit and loss, labor analysis, and annual operating budgets
  • Experience with recipe development and production of high-quality food, menus, and dining experiences
  • Excellent computer skills and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, spread sheets, POS, and food management systems like CBORD
  • Experience working with college students as employees and guests
  • Experience with effectively training employees new to the workforce
  • Experience in addressing personnel issues and dealing effectively with conflict
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills at a professional level
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working within a union environment
  • Three (3) or more years of supervision in a high-volume food service environment
  • Experience working in a high-volume coffeeshop environment
  • Previous ServSafe certification
  • A valid Montana drivers license or ability to obtain one at the time of employment
Additional Information

Compensation Title: Culinary Services Assistant Manager

Bargaining Unit: FOCUS-MFPE

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Hours vary due to needs of the unit, 12 months/year

Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum

Benefits Include : Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

A complete application includes:

Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as Dear Search Committee or Dear Hiring Manager is acceptable.

Detailed Resume listing education and describing work experience

Three (3) Professional References names and contact information

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job ID: 521321231
Originally Posted on: 5/15/2026

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