Overview
Tufts Dining is a self-operated food service provider managing a comprehensive collegiate dining program on the Tufts University Medford / Somerville and SMFA / Fenway campus, delivering high quality, contemporary and innovative food, and hospitality services to meet the various needs of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and visitors in a fiscally responsible manner. Our team provides a progressive resident dining program as well as innovative retail services, and a distinctive university catering program serving a campus community comprised of 6500 undergraduates, 2100 graduate students, and 2300 staff, faculty and administrators.
Dining Centers and Catering are open 7 days a week. Working weekends, evenings, and holidays will be expected.
What You'll Do
The Residential Supervisor leads and supports food service staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ensuring exceptional customer service and quality food presentation.
- They oversee daily operations including food stations, cashiering, cleaning, and opening / closing procedures.
- Acting as a shift leader, they train and coach front-of-house employees, promote teamwork, and maintain service standards.
- They supervise a union workforce according to CBA guidelines maintaining and atmosphere of teamwork.
- Responsibilities also include POS operation and training, cash handling oversight, inventory support, scheduling assistance, and merchandising.
- The Residential Supervisor works across service areas and adapts to unit needs to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements :
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by :
High School Diploma / GED. Some college preferred1-3 years' supervisory experience in a food service environment, preferably in a union shopMust be able to learn and operate the QuadPoint Cloud, Transact, and POS system and train staff in the use of these systemsPrevious experience managing cash handling and daily closeout of salesAbility to prioritize, delegate, multi-task as well as troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely mannerMust speak and understand EnglishMust possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate and coach othersTuft's dining is a hospitality-oriented service provider, all employees are expected to be customer service sensitivePreferred Qualifications :
Prior supervisory experience, union staff exposure, college level education, hospitality background is preferredWork Schedule Requirements :
This is an on-site positionDining Centers and Catering are open 7 days a week. Working weekends, evenings, and holidays will be expectedThis schedule is typically completed in five days with two days offFlexible work arrangements can be amended or terminated by a manager with reasonable notice if work requirements or business needs changePay Range
Minimum $27.30, Midpoint $32.50, Maximum $37.70
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.