Dining Room Supervisor

Function of Job

Under general supervision from a designated supervisor, perform supervisory duties in connection with a dining room and/or serving counter.


A(n) Dining Room Supervisor typically -

1. supervises and assists in the serving of foods;
2. supervises and assists in preparing food for serving (such as coffee, tea, toast, sandwiches, salads, and other items commonly put together at the serving counter);
3. obtains and places pans of food on steam tables or supervises this activity;
4. responsible for the cleaning of dining tables, counters, steam table, equipment, and the general work area;
5. responsible for locking dining, serving, refrigeration, and kitchen areas at the end of the serving periods;
6. assists in the training of dining room and counter employees;
7. supervises assigned dining room and kitchen employees;
8. performs related duties as assigned.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the categories below:
   1. College coursework in any discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
   2. Work experience in the serving of food (such as a waiter/waitress), or closely related experience.
3. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience in the serving of food (such as as a waiter/waitress).

1. Knowledge of food service methods and equipment.
2. Skill in properly serving and interacting with the general public.
3. Ability to supervise.
4. Ability to train subordinate staff.