We are looking for a
Head of Food Service / Campus Food Service (m/f/d)
Full-time
Would you like to actively shape the future of campus dining? In this role, you will strategically manage and develop our university dining services, combining our social mission with economic, sustainable, and quality-oriented goals. Together with a dedicated team, you’ll create attractive and modern dining options for students and staff and drive the further development of our dining halls and cafeterias.
Your Responsibilities
- Strategic planning, management, and further development of university food services, taking into account our social mission and economic objectives, as well as reporting to senior management.
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Responsibility for the further development and modernization of the food service offerings, as well as the design and implementation of target-group-oriented pricing and menu strategies.
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Providing disciplinary and professional leadership to administrative staff, the warehouse department, and the kitchen management of the central cafeteria and its team; ensuring smooth operations in food production and service.
- Continuous analysis and optimization of processes with regard to quality, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
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Ensuring compliance with all legal requirements (particularly food law, hygiene/HACCP, and occupational safety) and organizing corresponding training sessions.
- Serving as the central point of contact for universities, internal departments, and external partners on all matters related to university catering.
What You Can Expect
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A wide range of opportunities to shape the food service experience in a forward-looking and dynamic environment.
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Flat hierarchies and close cross-departmental collaboration.
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Excellent opportunities for continuing education and professional development
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Nationwide exchange within the Germany-wide network of student services organizations.
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A central location in Mainz with excellent public transportation access.
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Family-friendly work hours with the option to work remotely.
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A positive work environment and 30 days of vacation.
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Compensation according to Pay Grade 12 of the TV-L collective bargaining agreement, including an annual bonus.
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Company pension plan and health insurance, additional social benefits, and a wide range of health and fitness programs.
Your Profile
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A bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on hospitality, hotel, or foodservice management, or a comparable qualification.
- Several years of relevant experience in institutional food service/corporate catering, preferably in the public sector.
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Service-oriented mindset and strong communication skills, particularly when collaborating with various employee and customer groups, as well as committees and government agencies.
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Strong aptitude for key performance indicators related to budget planning, cost control, and process optimization.
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Experience in planning new construction and renovation projects is desirable.
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Proficiency in MS Office and inventory management/point-of-sale systems; familiarity with TL1 is a plus.
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Strong organizational skills and a structured, results-oriented approach to work.
Interested?
Take the first step! Please use our online application form—we prefer it—and apply by September 20, 2026, citing job posting No. 050/2026.
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about the position or the application process.
Your contact person
Sabine Hoor
Tel +49 6131 392 49 63
People with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified.
Paper applications will be scanned upon receipt and then immediately destroyed. We therefore strongly ask that you do not send originals.
About Us—The Mainz Student Services Organization
We are a team of about 250 employees from over 20 countries, and every day we work to support the more than 35,000 students in Mainz and Bingen. We work in a wide range of areas: from food services and housing allocation to technical building management and campus daycare centers, as well as events and financial aid. Our administrative department ensures that everything runs smoothly—handling IT, accounting, human resources, and back-office operations. As a public-law institution, we offer our employees all the benefits of public service under the TV-L collective bargaining agreement, as well as attractive additional benefits and perks. Learn more at: www.studierendenwerk-mainz.de/bei-uns-arbeiten