Shift Supervisor

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks a Shift Supervisor for the Courtyard Café to oversee operations, ensuring quality service and compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have significant food service experience, supervise a diverse team, and manage high-volume customer service effectively. Join a dedicated team in a dynamic environment committed to service excellence and employee inclusion.

Qualifications

• Four-plus years of general food service experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Shift Supervisor ensuring smooth operation of Courtyard Café.
• Oversees day-to-day shift operations, including managing staff and inventory.
• Enforces health and sanitation policies.

Skills

Food service experience

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School or equivalency

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Posting date 06/09/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1000228

Position Title

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $25.00

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $28.00

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday, 11.00am-9.30pm, Thursday-Saturday off
Eligible for 15% shift differential on 2nd shift

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. 0

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

Serves as a Shift Supervisor of Courtyard Café for the Dartmouth Dining Services ( DDS ), ensuring smooth operation of service, customer satisfaction, and enforcement of safety and sanitary procedures and policies.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp High School or equivalency

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Four- plus years of general food service experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced food operation and to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with customers and supervise employees.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to shift attention to changing details and maintain accuracy and timing of food preparation and work scheduling
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations and policies and the ability to obtain a sanitation certification.
• Knowledge of computer operations and familiarity with remote data terminals.
• Communicates respectfully with a diverse community.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Campus Services HR

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-3561

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Rachel Sperry

Department Contact's Phone Number

Department Contact's Phone Number 603-646-3561

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday, 11.00am-9.30pm, Thursday-Saturday off
Eligible for 15% shift differential on 2nd shift

• Independently oversees and participates in the day-to-day shift operations, opening and/or closing of Courtyard Café.
• Independent responsibility for Courtyard Cafe on a regularly scheduled basis, with revenue in excess of $3 million and customer counts in excess of 550,000.
• Verifies cash in safe and register banks and sets up RDT (remote data terminals) cash registers.
• Assigns initial work and reassigns workforce as required to balance changes in customer service needs and timing of food preparation.
• Enforces health and sanitation policies and procedures with concern to proper handling and preparation of food items and that quality and portion control standards are maintained.
• Ensures observance of liquor license laws, when appropriate.
• Responds to customer comments/complaints about quantity/quality of food, customer service, etc.; seeks to satisfy customer needs; refers issues to Manager when appropriate.
• Oversees cleanliness and general appearance of café.
• Counts cash and closes out shift sales and prepares reports on receipts.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 50

Description

Workforce Supervision

• Provides daily supervision to 20 union employees and temporary and student staff.
• Trains new employees in all aspects of food service operations.
• Ensures adequate distribution of staff on each shift and independently determines when additional staff is needed.
• Communicates management policies and instructions to employees and relays employee concerns back to management.
• Monitors and evaluates work performance to ensure compliance with productivity, quality, and customer service standards.
• Identifies performance problems, recommends training or initiates appropriate corrective action.
• Implements disciplinary measures when necessary, e.g. verbal warnings or corrective instructions with written report to the manager.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 30

Description

Inventory & Facility/Equipment Maintenance

• Maintains and analyzes daily inventory counts and makes out orders for specified vendors.
• Receives and stores deliveries and ensures that necessary supplies are stocked for the shift and that all stock is rotated. Generates reports on sales, product movement, etc.
• Monitors sales and recommends appropriate changes, based on high costs or lack of item popularity.
• Makes recommendations regarding menu development; may compute cost and price analysis.
• Works with other supervisors and managers in communicating information and in planning and making changes to café procedures.
• Maintains continuing surveillance over physical facility, ensuring all doors are locked, windows closed, storage areas secured, lights out, etc.
• Acts to preclude or terminate unauthorized/inappropriate uses of facilities and to intervene in and resolve disturbances.
• Notifies Security when assistance is needed.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10

Description

• Attends training seminars offered by the College and/or professional organizations to stay current with food service and supervisory policies and practices.
• Attends ServSafe training and renews certification as required.
• Sets customer service tone for the department to include addressing the needs of a diverse community.
• Assist with limited catering as needed.
• Works at other satellite areas within Dartmouth Dining as required.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Description

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division-wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect).
• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

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-- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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-- Performs other duties as assigned

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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