Dining Service Business Manager

Bowdoin College, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Brunswick, MAINE
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Posting Details


Title Dining Service Business Manager
Posting Number S01233JP
Department Dining Services Administration
Job Summary
Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick Maine with a student population of almost 2000. We make everything from scratch and consistently rated in the top 10 for college dining! We have our own butcher shop, bakeshop and organic garden that all supply food to our 2 dining halls and 3 retail locations.
This position is responsible for administrative support to the dining service department including office staff supervision, overseeing accounting functions, income distribution, student board plans and board access equipment; providing financial reporting and analysis, and monitoring and documenting business process. The ideal candidate will have the ability to problem solve and think critically while working independently and as a member of the team.
Education/Skills Requirements
  • Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s preferred – concentration in accounting or business administration desirable.
  • Business accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable, cash management, inventory management and double-entry accounting.
  • Financial analysis of small business operations, preferably some experience with food service operations.
  • Internal control systems


Personal coaching and team building techniques
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
  • Working knowledge of accounting systems, Microsoft Word and Excel required.
  • Strong computer skills required.
  • 1-3 years experience in office setting is required.
  • 1-3 years supervisory experience required.
  • Ability to work well in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.


Effectively handle short-term and long-range problems and work through solutions.
Meet prescribed deadlines through personal and team organization.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Lead, motivate and train staff and/or students.
Standard Work Days and Hours
Generally 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with some schedule flexibility and weekend work and overtime during major college events.
Salary Range for this position is expected to be: Minimum $65,000- Maximum $70,000
Benefits and Perks:
  • A variety of health insurance plans
  • Life insurance, disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan
  • Paid time off – Vacation, Personal, and Holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool
  • And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift N/A
Employment Category Full Time Year Round
FTE 1.00
Benefits Eligible
Pay Type Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements Administrative Staff + Credit
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes
Posting Date 12/19/2023
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled No
Type of Posting Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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