Stanford University and Residential & Dining Enterprises
Who We Are
Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.
Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the University by providing high-quality services to students and other members of the university community. The department has an annual operating budget of over $350M, operates 24/7/365, and oversees a $3B asset portfolio comprising a 7 million sq. ft. physical plant across the campus. In fall quarter of the 2021-22 academic year, R&DE will return to providing housing for over 13,000 students and dependents, serving meals at 17 dining halls, 12 retail locations, and operating athletic concessions and conference operations. Additionally, R&DE comprises 900 FTE staff in the following divisions: Student Housing Operations, Stanford Dining, Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries, Stanford Conferences, Maintenance Operations and Capital Projects, and a team of R&DE strategic business partners: Finance & Administration, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Strategic Communications.
“Students (Customers) First” is the mantra of R&DE and our strategic goals reflect our commitment to delivering quality and excellence to our constituents every day. In R&DE,“Excellence is defined by aligning our strategic goals and performance with our vision.”
Working at Stanford means you will be surrounded by diverse, energetic and talented people all working together to advance our mission of research, education and service. You will have the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of students, coworkers and community members, all while working within the beautiful, vibrant and sustainable campus of Stanford University.
Explore Employment Opportunities.
Stanford R&DE recruits talented and dedicated individuals for a variety of positions including:
Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Food Service, General Manager, Hospitality Supervisor, Building Operations Supervisor, Retail General Manager, Senior Project Manager - IT, Facility Assessment and Space Administrator, Custodial/Housekeeping
$750 Sign-on Bonus!
A retention sign-on bonus in the amount of $750 (subject to applicable tax withholding) will be paid as an advance to those staff who are newly hired through September 30 into Residential & Dining Enterprises, in any regular position.
In Stanford Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), we know that our employees are our most valuable asset. Join the team and experience our commitment to supporting your engagement, wellness and career goals. Receive 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, up to 24 hours of paid personal time off, and 2 weeks of winter closure at the end of December. We have invested in an array of benefits to help you realize your potential and your dreams.
We Are One Team Creating a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are the center of our community
Our people are our greatest asset.
We are governed by our core values and strengthened by our differences.
Terry Braggs
Executive Chef, Teaching kitchen R&DE Stanford Dining
Cassidy Willingham
Food Management System Administrator R&DE Stanford Dinning
Daniel E. Archer
Assistant Director of Food Safety, Workplace Safety & Environmental Compliance R&DE Stanford Dining and Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries
