Area Supervisor - Retail Campus Dining

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JOB TITLE:

Area Supervisor

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.

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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