Food service supervisor

Work site environment

• Hot

Work setting

• Food service establishment
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Restaurant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Estimate and order ingredients and supplies
• Hire food service staff
• Ensure food service and quality control
• Prepare budget and cost estimates
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
• Prepare and submit reports
• Establish work schedules

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Food service counter attendants and food preparers
• Kitchen and food service helpers

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player