Full Service Operations Supervisor

University of Dayton; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton seeks a Full Service Operations Supervisor to lead a campus dining team, overseeing daily operations for multiple stations and staff. You will ensure quality food, service, and sanitation while guiding and mentoring employees in a fast-paced setting.

Under supervision, you will manage up to 20 bargaining unit staff, 10 part-time, and 50+ student workers, coordinating with equipment like Mongolian grill, Induction ovens, and Micros cash registers to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Managerial experience and supervisory abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff.
• Working knowledge of food preparation and sanitation.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with standard office software (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly and work in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation of up to 20 bargaining unit employees and 50+ student workers.
• Maintain quality, service, and sanitation standards across all dining platforms.
• Oversee training, staff development, and public-facing operations.
• Ensure security controls and support departmental objectives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public relations

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Independent leadership

Organization

Adaptability

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in culinary/restaurant management

Tools

Micros cash registers

CBord

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job No: 503822
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: Dining Serv - Marycrest - 800612
Pay Grade: 9 - Non Exempt
Advertised: August 27, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary:

Lead the team behind an exceptional campus dining experience! We’re looking for an energetic, dependable leader to oversee daily operations, support and develop staff, ensure quality food and service, and create a welcoming experience for our students and guests. If you enjoy leading people, staying organized, and making things happen in a fast-paced environment, join our team and make an impact every day! Apply to our Full Service Operations Supervisor opening today!

Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager or Operations Assistant, responsible for supervision of daily operation of up to 20 bargaining unit employees, 10 part-time employees and over 50 student employees within the Dining Services food service establishment. Must have working knowledge of the equipment and the food preparation processes for all of the various platforms which include but not limited to, specialized work area, Mongolian grill, Impinger ovens, convection ovens, tilt skillet, fryer, industrial dish machine, tray vayors, wood stone pizza ovens, steam tables, flat top grills, slicers, combi-ovens, steamers, turbo chef ovens and Micros cash registers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, maintaining or improving standards of quality, service, and sanitation, supervising staff, practicing good public relations, supporting departmental objectives, maintaining security control, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• *High school graduate or GED.
• *Managerial ServSafe certified (or within one year of hire).
• *Two (2) years supervisory experience in food service or three (3) years of successful work experience in a restaurant or university food service operation.
• *Demonstrated supervisory and administrative abilities.
• *Ability to work with people at all levels using effective communication skills in English.
• *Must have a good knowledge of food preparation and sanitation.
• *Working knowledge of usual and customary institutional kitchen equipment and processes.
• *Must have a working knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Office.
• *Must have math skills to determine portion sizes and production needs.
• *Must possess the ability to work independently, supervise and direct others, without constant supervision.
• *Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• *Must be able to bend, stoop, and stand for four (4) hours at at time.
• *Must be able to visually differentiate colors for the purposes of food safety.
• *Must be able to exert fast-paced mobility.
• *Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds repetitively as needed. 60 pounds for Central Production.
• *Must be able to work in wet, cold and hot conditions usually found in a kitchen operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• *Work experience with Cbord.
• *Experience with food production using food processing equipment including, but not limited to, fryers, grills, slicers, steamers, combi ovens, woks, and choppers in a high volume institution such as a university, hospital, hotel or high volume restaurant.
• *Experience in a union workplace.
• *Working knowledge of cash register operations.
• *Associates degree in culinary, business or restaurant and hospitality management.
• *Ability to be adaptable and decisive.
• *Ability to demonstrate integrity and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• *Demonstrates professional demeanor.
• *Experience working with students and a diverse, multi cultural staff.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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