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Food Service Supervisor - Memorial Union

UW Madison
Memorial Union-0008, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Aug 2026
💰 $46,000/yr

About the role

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Food Service Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin Union is recruiting for a shift supervisor! The position is part of the team that oversees some of our most popular venues in the Memorial Union: Lakefront Lounge, Daily Scoop, Strada, and the summer terrace BBQ stand.

Job duties include:  

  • Overseeing quality food preparation and presentation
  • Guiding and directing staff
  • Training and supervision of student staff
  • Customer service
  • Assisting on the floor in operations and food preparation

As the social heart of UW–Madison, the Wisconsin Union provides events, facilities, and activities for students, staff, faculty, thousands of Union members, and campus visitors. It also offers hands‑on leadership opportunities for hundreds of UW–Madison students. Learn more about the Wisconsin Union here: https://union.wisc.edu/

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally needed
  • Ability to work outside in inclement weather needed.

Work Schedule and Location:

This position is scheduled to work a combination of days, nights and weekends, with 2 days off in a row.

Operational and work schedules will be closely aligned with the services and customer needs of our units. As a result, work schedules will be adjusted during specific times of the year to meet demand.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Adheres to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Enforcement of State and Local drinking laws and University policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as described and assigned by supervisor
  • Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
  • Performs routine and non-routine food preparation activities including cook to order and specialty foods
  • Assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff
  • Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities

Department:

Wisconsin Union, Dining & Hospitality, Memorial Union

Compensation:

The expected starting salary is 22.50/ hour. This position is also eligible for weekend and night differential pay.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see.

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf

Required Qualifications:

  • Previous restaurant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous restaurant experience in supervisory or lead role

Certifications:

  • ServSafe Certificate required or able to obtain within 6 months of hire

  • Alcohol Server License required or able to obtain within 6 months of hire

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload your resume.

Applicants should attach a resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

Application Deadline:

This job will be posted until filled.

Contact Information:

Jenny Lee, jenny.lee2@wisc.edu, 608-265-1157

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