Ryan Appling

Assistant Food Service Director Retail Operations

Ryan joined Hopkins Dining in April 2025 as the Assistant Food Service Director, Retail Operations. In his role, he focuses on our retail operations among Hopkins Dining (Levering Kitchens, Levering Café and Charles Street Market) as well as our third-party partners that have cafés on campus in the Rec Center, Gilman Hall, Mudd Hall, Brody Learning Commons and the Hopkins Student Center.

Ryan’s favorite part of the Hopkins Dining program is the culture that has been developed and the focus on giving the students a great experience. His favorite food/menu item that we offer is the burrito bowl from Levering Taco Kitchen. When Ryan is not at work, his hobbies include hiking, golfing, reading and spending as much time as possible with his 4 wonderful children. Ryan is excited to join the Hopkins Dining team and help deliver the vision of Hopkins Dining.