Dining Supervisor (On-site)

University of California Merced; California; On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Merced is seeking a Dining Supervisor to oversee day-to-day Dining Services operations. You will supervise staff, ensure food safety standards, manage training, and support campus events with a focus on quality service and cost control.

This on-site role requires leadership, budgeting awareness, and collaboration with dining management. Experience in staff supervision and HACCP-based practices is essential, with ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area required.
• 2 years of directly related experience or 6 years of related experience if no degree.
• Completion of ServSafe Certification or equivalent certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Closely supervise, coach, motivate & effectively direct staff and student Dining workforce; organize training and development.
• Ensure staff follow food safety standards and record holding temperatures.
• Supervise operations to meet service and cost efficiency; ensure cash handling policies and purchasing activity policies.
• Assist in long-range planning through operational and financial analysis of existing operations and opportunities.
• Ensure upkeep of food service equipment and facility; coordinate maintenance with Production Manager.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

ServSafe Certification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The salary range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $62,400 - $72,300.

Job Closing Date

This posting will remain open until filled with initial applicant review expected to be on or around September 16, 2026.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility

This position is fully on-site.

About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff. Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

About The Job

The Dining Supervisor will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Dining Department. This includes but is not limited to; supervision and leadership, culinary production, customer service support, vehicle maintenance, food safety and sanitation, cost controls, purchasing, food and material storage, maintenance and repair of food service production equipment and facilities, service systems and quality control. The incumbent will have the skills necessary to provide support to the dining center to ensure quality of service. Incumbent will also provide department-wide support for auxiliary services for large campus events or whenever needed. Working under strict deadlines and budgetary expectations, all Food Services Supervisors within the operation will work together to ensure the success of the operation. All Food Services Supervisors serve as key members of Dining Services Management and are responsible for all Dining Center operations as assigned. This position requires responsibility for supervising, directing, and evaluating the work of subordinate employees, and exercising independent judgment in the administration of department policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Closely supervise, coach, motivate & effectively direct the staff and student Dining workforce. Task include, but are not limited to; assigning work, training & development, performance management (including completing annual performance evaluations), ensure that policies and guidelines are followed, resolving complaints and grievances, scheduling, hiring, time tracking and approval. Organize and implement training of new staff and students assigned to the dining center based on operational guidelines. Ensure standards of customer service are being upheld by all staff and students assigned to the dining center. Responsible for the implementation of personnel policies & procedures. Ensure standards for policies and procedures are being upheld.
• Ensure staff and students are consistently following food safety standards at all times. Provide backup in recording holding temperatures of food on the service line. Be knowledgeable of food safety standards and hold self and others accountable.
• Supervising operations by assuring that service & product offerings meet needs and cost efficiency. Responsible for the adherence to campus and Dining Services accounting and cash handling policies and procedures. Responsible for the adherence to policy & goals of purchasing activity of Dining Services. Assist in long range strategic and /or operational planning and goal setting through comprehensive operational and financial analysis of existing contract operations and the identification and analysis of new business opportunities. Assist in ensuring the Dining Center cash float is accurate on a daily basis. Coordinate with Managers to ensure all cashiering staff are trained on the appropriate cash handling policies outlined by the University and Dining Services. Assist with the reporting of cash for all revenue centers and the reconciliation of cashier/revenue center reports and deposits.
• Assist Managers in ensuring the upkeep of all food service equipment and the facility to maintain full operational ability. Communicate with the Production Manager and Assistant Food Service Manager to ensure maintenance is scheduled, as needed. Assist with the maintenance and organization of all areas within the operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area.
• 2 years of directly related experience or 6 years of related experience if no degree
• Completion of ServSafe Certification or equivalent certification upon hire.

Critical Knowledge And Skills

• University food service lead or supervisory experience or equivalent restaurant supervisory or management experience.
• Working knowledge of safety and sanitation in food preparation in accordance with HAACP standards.
• Demonstrated skills in marketing, merchandising and inventory management.
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations.
• Ability to successfully communicate in English – read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Accuracy in handling money; knowledge of handling checks and credit cards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Expert knowledge of dining center operations and procedures is required for both front of the house and back of the house operations.
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.

Background Check

Background check required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

Smoke And Tobacco Free Policy

The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu.

E-Verify

All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/