Dining Services Supervisor (Highland Grocery)

Posting Number req27015

Department: Arizona Student Unions

Department Website Link: Student Unions

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Arizona Student Union is looking for a Dining Services Supervisor to join our team at Highland Grocery, one of our finest convenience store on campus. As a Dining Services Supervisor, you will oversee day-to-day operations of a dining location and the workflow of the cooks, senior dining service attendants, and dining services attendants including baristas, cashiers, and sanitation staff. In The supervisor supports the manager with employee hiring, scheduling, training and time approval within the framework of university policies and are responsible for inventory and ordering to align with location needs. The Dining Services Supervisor reports to the manager of the dining location. This position requires a flexible work schedule to meet operational needs and requires evening, weekend and holiday work. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead staff during shifts including assigning stations, side work, other tasks as necessary.
• Open and/or close the restaurant following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Oversee operations including Point-of-Sale (POS), shift reports and necessary logs.
• Monitor product levels and communicate inventory needs.
• Assist manager with daily operations of front of house and back of house including ordering, inventory control, food preparation, labor and food costs, budgeting, profit & loss development and labor.
• Assist with training staff and coordinate their work schedules.
• Communicate verbal and written instructions to assigned staff.
• Monitor the workflow of assigned staff and notify manager of any concerns.
• Communicate daily goals, menus changes, promotions or changes to service.
• Maintain excellent customer service by planning, developing and assisting with the implementation of new ideas.
• Lead and monitor effective customer service practices within the unit and address real-time customer concerns.
• Ensure maintenance orders are submitted, receive materials and supplies via Culinary Services procurement and distribution system.
• Ensure safe food handling and workplace safety practices.
• May assist with maintaining online shop including express catering.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to interpret instructions and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Knowledge of scheduling, customer relations, and restaurant leadership.
• Skilled in computerized inventory control systems.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift, move, and transport a maximum of 50 pounds. Exposure to indoor food preparation, storage, and service areas, including exposure to mechanical parts, heat and cold.

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

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must be available to work weekends, evenings, holidays and days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high volume restaurant concept.
• Previous food service production, culinary and service techniques and standards.

FLSA

Non-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

$20.33 - $25.41

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

5

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

OC4

Job Family

Dining

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

HR-Auxiliaries@arizona.edu

Open Date

9/10/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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