Lodge Supervisor, UM Campus Dining
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $21.37
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Insurance package
Mandatory retirement plan
Partial tuition waiver
Wellness Program
Job Description
The University of Montana Dining Services at the Missoula Mountain Campus is a dynamic and vital department committed to providing quality dining experiences to students, staff, and guests. As part of a progressive collegiate residential dining operation, Dining Services emphasizes excellence in food service, customer satisfaction, and sustainable practices. The University of Montana, a well-respected public research university located in Missoula, is known for its strong commitment to student success, community engagement, and promoting a positive campus environment. The Dining Services department supports these goals by offering diverse and nutritious food options in a welcoming atmosphere while ensuring safe and sanitary conditions. The University places great importance on innovation, inclusivity, and employee development, making it a desirable workplace for food service professionals seeking career growth and meaningful work.
The Lodge Supervisor position at UM Campus Dining is a full-time, hourly staff role responsible for overseeing operations at the Lodge facility. With a competitive hourly wage of $21.37, this position plays a critical leadership role in managing daily activities, supervising up to 25 student employees, and maintaining high standards for food preparation, service, and safety. Reporting directly to the Lodge Assistant Director, the Lodge Supervisor is entrusted with training and developing student employees, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations, and collaborating with other campus departments such as Residence Life and Intercollegiate Athletics to enhance the dining experience. This role requires a motivated individual with extensive supervisory experience in a fast-paced food service environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster positive relationships with both guests and staff. The position also involves participation in special event planning and implementing sustainability initiatives, highlighting the department's commitment to environmental responsibility. The Lodge Supervisor is expected to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment, manage labor efficiently, and actively engage in all aspects of guest service and operational tasks. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including insurance, retirement plans, partial tuition waiver, and wellness programs, providing a supportive and enriching employment experience. Overall, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a renowned university's dining services while advancing a professional career in food service leadership.
The Lodge Supervisor position at UM Campus Dining is a full-time, hourly staff role responsible for overseeing operations at the Lodge facility. With a competitive hourly wage of $21.37, this position plays a critical leadership role in managing daily activities, supervising up to 25 student employees, and maintaining high standards for food preparation, service, and safety. Reporting directly to the Lodge Assistant Director, the Lodge Supervisor is entrusted with training and developing student employees, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations, and collaborating with other campus departments such as Residence Life and Intercollegiate Athletics to enhance the dining experience. This role requires a motivated individual with extensive supervisory experience in a fast-paced food service environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster positive relationships with both guests and staff. The position also involves participation in special event planning and implementing sustainability initiatives, highlighting the department's commitment to environmental responsibility. The Lodge Supervisor is expected to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment, manage labor efficiently, and actively engage in all aspects of guest service and operational tasks. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including insurance, retirement plans, partial tuition waiver, and wellness programs, providing a supportive and enriching employment experience. Overall, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a renowned university's dining services while advancing a professional career in food service leadership.
Job Requirements
- Supervisory experience in a foodservice environment
- Experience working with college students as employees and guests or similar experience
- Experience in the front-of-the-house working with guests and employees in a fast-paced high-volume environment
- Demonstrated experience with effectively training employees new to the workforce
- Serv-Safe certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment class offered free by UMCD
- Experience with standard food service reports and time-temperature logs
- Demonstrated experience in addressing personnel issues and dealing effectively with conflict
- Experience with written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment
Job Qualifications
- Supervisory experience in a foodservice environment
- Experience working with college students as employees and guests or similar experience
- Experience in the front-of-the-house working with guests and employees in a fast-paced high-volume environment
- Demonstrated experience with effectively training employees new to the workforce
- Serv-Safe certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment class offered free by UMCD
- Experience with standard food service reports and time-temperature logs
- Demonstrated experience in addressing personnel issues and dealing effectively with conflict
- Experience with written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment
- Extensive knowledge working collegiate events
- Knowledge of working within a union environment
- Two years of experience working in college or university foodservice
- Experience with sustainability initiatives such as serving local foods composting programs and similar sustainable business practices
Job Duties
- Assist with effective labor managing their own daily tasks efficiently and those of student or temporary employees
- Set and maintain high standards for serving presenting and storing all food and beverage items
- Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with incoming parents and students the Residence Life Office Resident Assistants RAs Intercollegiate Athletics and all guests of the Lodge
- Actively involved in all aspects of guest service opening and closing tasks related to the Lodge operation
- Assist with the development and implementation of special event activities for a progressive collegiate residential dining operation
- Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment by ensuring that all sanitation food handling and safety regulations are followed at all times
- Direct and supervise up to 25 student employees daily
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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