Area Supervisor - Retail Campus Dining

JOB PURPOSE:

• Organize, coordinate and supervise operational duties and assigned personnel in a designated area under general supervision.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervise and participate in the operational activities of a retail dining unit including food preparation, ordering, staff supervision and maintenance of area records; prepare production schedules and employee work schedules.
• Coordinate daily operation for designated food service unit.
• Assist in developing and enforcing customer service best practices, food safety, and departmental quality standards.
• Make hiring recommendations; train, supervise and assist in evaluation of work performance of assigned personnel.
• Supervise and inspect work activities of assigned personnel; set up work and daily operations of a designated area; oversee cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment and work area.
• Monitor cash handling and cash register operations.
• SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
• May maintain inventory records; order and receive supplies and equipment.
• COMPETENCIES:
• Attention to Detail
• Developing Organizational Talent
• Individual Leadership
• Judgment
• Sensitivity
• Work Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 2 years work-related experience
• Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: None
• Experience Evaluation
• Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience.
• Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information may affect the evaluation of qualifications.
• 2 years work-related experience
• Evaluation

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the food and beverage business
• Very high customer service skills
• Communicate well
• Work well with others, management and staff
• 1 year management experience
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of:
• Applicable federal, state, local and university rules and regulations related to the operation of the designated area.
• Basic supervisory principles, practices, methods and techniques.
• Food safety standards and best practices.
• Basic food preparation methods, materials and equipment.
• Food service supply, equipment, and services ordering and inventory control.
• Planning and scheduling techniques.
• Customer service standards and procedures.
• Skills and Abilities to:
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Determine labor, equipment, and food costs.
• Manage time and staff to meet business needs.
• Work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment.
• WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Kitchen environments; mobility required to perform functions of area.
• Standing for extended periods of time
• REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
• Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
• Cover letter
• Resume or C.V.
• Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).
• This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/29/2026 will receive full consideration.
• WORK LOCATION: On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.
• WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.
• HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].

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