Food Service Supervisor - Plum Market (part time)

The Henry Ford is a renowned nonprofit organization and an internationally recognized cultural destination dedicated to preserving and showcasing America's rich history of innovation, ingenuity, and resourcefulness. As a one-of-a-kind workplace, The Henry Ford offers unique educational experiences by presenting authentic objects, stories, and lives that reflect the nation's traditions. Located across four vibrant venues, the organization is committed to inspiring people to learn from the past to help shape a better future. The team at The Henry Ford upholds core values such as curiosity, authenticity, and passion, which foster an environment of collaboration and continuous learning. The organization embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, actively encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds to maintain a vibrant and creative community.

The Henry Ford is currently seeking a part-time Food Service Supervisor for the Plum Market in The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. This supervisory role is critical to the daily operations of the food service team, supporting and overseeing the staff to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction and smooth restaurant functionality. The Food Service Supervisor is responsible for monitoring daily staffing, maintaining cleanliness, and enforcing operating procedures. In addition to managing day-to-day operations, this role works closely with Food Service Managers and may assume their responsibilities in their absence. The supervisor engages directly with guests, managers, and team members to create a positive and professional atmosphere. They oversee food quality and stock availability by coordinating with culinary and warehouse teams and assist with organization and inventory control of stock and materials.

This position demands strong leadership and organizational skills as the supervisor delegates tasks, serves as an on-site trainer for new employees, and ensures that all food safety and sanitation policies are rigorously followed in compliance with Wayne County Health Department standards. They also manage stock orders, assist with service equipment inventory, and help coordinate procedures for special events. The Food Service Supervisor plays an important role in staff time management, guiding the team in proper and safe use of equipment, operating cash registers and point-of-sale systems, and delivering effective problem-solving to overcome daily operational challenges.

The role requires flexibility with working hours, with availability for daytime, evening, holiday, and weekend shifts up to five days a week. Candidates should have prior experience in food service, possess proficient Microsoft Office skills, and be willing to undertake alcohol awareness and ServSafe training. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent communication, problem-solving capabilities, and hospitality-focused customer service. The position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a nationally important cultural institution while building valuable leadership skills in a dynamic food service environment. The Henry Ford is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive and contribute to the ongoing legacy of innovation and education.