Mess Manager – Chandigarh University (CU)

Organization: Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab

Department: Hostel Administration / Food Services

Job Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations of the university mess and dining facilities.
Plan daily menus in coordination with the chef, kitchen staff, and university administration.
Ensure food quality, taste, freshness, portion control, and timely meal service.
Maintain high standards of food hygiene, kitchen sanitation, and personal cleanliness.
Ensure compliance with applicable FSSAI regulations and food safety requirements.
Supervise kitchen staff, cooks, helpers, servers, cleaners, and other mess personnel.
Prepare duty rosters, monitor attendance, and ensure adequate staffing during meal hours.
Manage food procurement, vendor coordination, stock levels, and inventory records.
Monitor food costs, control wastage,



and maintain budgetary discipline.
Inspect raw materials and verify the quality and quantity of supplies received.

Educational Qualifications and Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree or diploma in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Catering Technology, or a related field.
Experience: Typically 4–5 years of relevant experience in mess operations, institutional catering, hostel dining, or food service management.
Food safety: Knowledge of FSSAI requirements, food hygiene, sanitation, and protected food handling.
Preferred experience: Managing large-volume kitchens in universities, colleges, hostels, hospitals, or corporate cafeterias.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Mess Manager Kharar
🏢 Chandigarh University
📍 Kharar