Student Union - Shift Supervisor, Red's

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart University is seeking a Red’s Shift Supervisor to oversee the nightly operation of Red’s Pub on the Fairfield campus. The role requires enforcing university and state policies, coordinating staff schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring accurate money handling at the end of each shift.

The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication, professional conduct, and teamwork mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising nightly pub operations and enforcing policies.
• Ability to coordinate staff scheduling and manage inventories.
• Strong money handling and sales receipt procedures.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork across campus community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nightly operation of Red’s Pub.
• Coordinate the weekly scheduling of Red’s Pub staff.
• Oversee product and inventory.
• Assist in staff training for SUM and Pub staff.
• Promote staff morale and teamwork.
• Handle all money and sales receipts for the shift.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Customer service

Managerial skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

State law knowledge

Job description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Friday, August 28, 2026 at 3:59 AM

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S . , Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Position Summary

Red’s Shift Supervisor works closely with the student staff to facilitate the nightly operation of Red’s Pub. The Red’s Shift Supervisor must have working knowledge of, and enforce, all Student Union, University, and State Policies, procedures, and laws. This role will involve significant interaction with all University community members, including students, faculty, staff, and University guests.

• Supervise the Nightly operation of Red’s Pub:
• Ensure that all Student Union, University, and State policies and procedures are upheld.
• Coordinate the weekly scheduling of Red’s Pub staff in conjunction with the Student Union.
• Oversee product and inventory.
• Assist in the coordination of training for all SUM and Pub staff members
• Contribute to innovation of Pub facilities, operations, and programming
• Promote staff morale and team dynamics
• Assist in the promotion and programming of the Pub
• Properly handle all Money and Sales receipts for the shift.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Possess knowledge of state laws
• Be responsible and professional individual
• Be positive and resourceful
• Possess strong verbal and writing skills
• Be creative, innovative, and detail-oriented
• Understand what it means to provide quality customer service
• Possess strong managerial skills
• Have previous restaurant experience (preferred but not required)
• Be willing to be a member of an energetic team

Unusual Working Conditions

The Shift Supervisor will work from 4 pm until 12 am Monday through Thursday. The work location is Red’s.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.