General Manager

Job description

The General Manager is responsible for the leadership, operational oversight, and financial performance of a diverse campus dining portfolio that includes a allergen friendly dining location and multiple retail locations (markets/cafés). This role provides hands ‑ on, visible leadership to ensure a high ‑ quality, inclusive dining program that meets guest expectations while maintaining strict adherence to food safety, allergen controls, operational standards, and University policies. The General Manager fosters a culture built on integrity, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement while balancing the unique operational needs of retail convenience dining and allergen ‑ aware food service. This position manages managers and hourly staff, oversees budgets and labor, and partners closely with culinary, nutrition, facilities, HR, and central dining leadership. About the Campus Dining Department: Vanderbilt Campus Dining takes pride in the culinary creations served from our kitchens. Our Dining program is highly decorated, the winner of many prestigious awards in the food service industry, including Best On-Site Food Service Operation the Nation, Best Food Service Operator, th...