Job Description:

Dining Service Supervisor

Dining Services

The Dining Services Supervisor is focused on the day-to-day operations of the Dining Services units. This position is responsible for running shifts; including opening and closing; for various units. With a focus on professional development, this position supervises and trains 25+ union employees at any given time as well as Brown University student workers, college interns from local universities, and temporary employees through a variety of temporary workforce groups. The successful candidate will oversee the daily administrative and operations task focusing on sanitation and safety. The Dining Services Supervisor reports directly to the Assistant Director of their respective area to provide high-quality service to customers.

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Minimum two years of supervisory experience in a food service environment, and Associates degree in HRI or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Effective communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and a clean recent driving record required
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, Google platforms and experience with menu/inventory management system preferred
• Experience with POS system
• Culinary knowledge and/or experience
• RI Food Safety Management License or Serv Safe equivalency; if not, candidate is required to obtain within one year of hire
• Strong customer service orientation
• Demonstrated high standards of quality and sanitation
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and work independentlyAbility to effectively work with a team

Other information:

• Some Positions are Full time and others are 10-month position with 2 months off in the summer (mid-June to mid-August)
• Schedule typically is 45-50 hours per week (five days) and includes late-night (i.e. ending at approx. 2:30 a.m.) and weekend shifts.

All offers of employment are contigent upon successful completion of a background check.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-01-09

Job Posting Title:

Dining Services Supervisor

Department:

Dining Services

Grade:

Grade 9

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Work Location:

Onsite

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.