Senior Dining Operations Supervisor

University Of Kansas Memorial; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

KU Memorial Union is seeking a full-time Supervisor to oversee daily operations at a KU Dining facility on campus. You will lead shift duties, manage staff, coordinate food production and service, and ensure quality and safety standards are met across the unit.

Successful candidates should have prior supervisory experience in high-volume food service, strong communication skills, and a ServSafe-certified background where applicable. Flexibility for opening/closing shifts is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in fast-paced, high-volume food service required.
• Supervisory experience with diverse staff preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food production, inventory, and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with other departments to foster collaboration.
• Plan and execute activities including food production, staffing, sanitation, merchandising, and menu development.
• Manage inventories, count stock, and maintain records to control costs.
• Provide leadership feedback on guest comments and staff issues to improve operations.
• Ensure signage is current and the unit meets KU Dining quality standards.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

KU Memorial Union is seeking a full-time Supervisor to oversee daily operations at a KU Dining facility on campus. You will lead shift duties, manage staff, coordinate food production and service, and ensure quality and safety standards are met across the unit.

Successful candidates should have prior supervisory experience in high-volume food service, strong communication skills, and a ServSafe-certified background where applicable. Flexibility for opening/closing shifts is required.