Dining Services Supervisor

Posting Number

req24465

Department

Arizona Student Unions

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Join the heart of campus life at the University of Arizona Student Unions, where culinary creativity meets community. We're seeking a Dining Services Supervisor to bring their skills to our dynamic team.

Your Role:

As a Dining Services Supervisor at On Deck Deli, you'll play a key role in overseeing daily operations and leading a dynamic team of Dining Services Attendants, and student staff. This position involves hiring, coaching, evaluating, and supporting staff in line with university policies to foster a strong service-oriented environment. A strong focus on food safety, sanitation, and exceptional service is essential as you guide all aspects of food preparation and delivery.

Perks and Benefits:

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with daily front and back-of-house operations, including ordering, inventory control, food preparation, budgeting, labor and food costs, and profit & loss development.
• Ensures the food service unit is properly opened, closed, and operationally ready according to established procedures, while maintaining security protocols.
• Monitors employee performance, work methods, sanitation practices, and adherence to safety standards; provides input on staffing decisions.
• Determines necessary food supplies, places inventory orders, and verifies accuracy upon receipt.
• Maintains food service equipment, arranges repairs as needed, and oversees ordering and receiving of materials through the Culinary Services procurement system.
• Participates in planning related to budgets, menus, pricing, and operational procedures.
• Leads and monitors effective customer service practices, implements new service ideas, addresses complaints, and communicates process or quality issues to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises and monitors the work of assigned staff, ensuring quality standards are met and notifying leadership when corrective action is needed.
• Hires interviews and selects temporary and/or student employees; trains staff and provides oral and written instructions. Plans, assigns, and schedules daily work activities; coordinates work schedules and oversees overall staff productivity. Evaluates employee performance, takes corrective action when necessary.
• Completes required records and reports, including, but not limited to, those addressing inventory control.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interpret instructions and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Knowledge of computerized inventory control systems.
• Knowledge in scheduling, customer relations, and maintaining cash flow security.
• Knowledge and experience in food service production, culinary and service techniques and standards.
• Must be available to work evenings, days, weekends and Holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, move or transport a maximum of 50 lbs.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of restaurant leadership experience in a high-volume setting.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40+

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Culinary

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

6

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

M1

Job Family

Culinary & Food Services

Job Function

Culinary

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Lupita Hollis:

Open Date

11/17/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office