Job Summary:

The Supervisor of Food Services will oversee the daily operations of the food services program. This may include management of shared dining areas, food and beverage operations, and cafeteria operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Chef to recruit and hire staff.
• Trains, schedules, and supervises lower-level food services staff.
• Authorizes temporary staff if needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Chef and other kitchen staff to plan menus, oversee food preparation, and provide cafeteria service.
• Drafts and implements operating budget; performs reasonable predictive forecasting of expected meal services based on staff, student, visitor, guest, and/or other applicable headcounts.
• Gathers comments, feedback, and other data about food and service quality; prepares reports of this data for upper management.
• Supervises stocking and operation of food and beverage machines in shared areas throughout the organizations campus.
• Ensures and/or maintains the safety and cleanliness of all food preparation, service, and work areas, tools, and facilities.
• Schedules and coordinates maintenance, repairs, and improvements to food services facilities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Creative and effective problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of food service and nutritional guidelines and best practices.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and to work collaboratively with upper management and other stakeholders to identify and facilitate needed improvements to the food service program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software as needed to draft reports, inventory, and budgets.

Education and Experience:

• High school degree required.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a food service program preferred.
• Certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR), or similar credentials highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.