Residential Dining and Catering Supervisor
Listed on 2026-02-09
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Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Catering, Food & Beverage, Server/Wait Staff
Overview
The Culinary Services department at the College of Saint Benedict invites applications for a full-time (0.95 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Residential Dining and Catering Supervisor.
Why Join UsThe College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 18 Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
- Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more
Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.
To Learn More About Our Benefits, Visit Mycsbsju.edu/jobs.
Position SummaryThe Catering Supervisor oversees daily dining and catering operations across campus, ensuring high-quality service, efficient workflow, and compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. This position provides leadership and training to student and support staff, supervises event setup and service, and serves as a primary contact for customers to ensure an exceptional dining and event experience.
Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.
CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.
The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.
Responsibilities- Supervise daily dining and catering operations, including setup, service, and cleanup.
- Monitor food quality, freshness, presentation, and portion control meet departmental standards.
- Provide excellent customer service and address inquiries or concerns promptly.
- Oversee meal service for the dining center and catered events.
- Open, operate, and close dish room, service stations, and cash registers as needed.
- Implement and monitor sanitation, cleaning, and food-handling procedures.
- Restock supplies and communicate purchasing needs to management.
- Supervise and train staff and volunteers in catering areas, ensuring adherence to service standards and departmental policies.
- Supervise dining center service staff in the absence of a manager.
- Contribute to the development of catering staff training programs.
- Mentor student managers and staff to support their growth and performance.
- Serve as a contact for catering clients and guests, ensuring professional, attentive service.
- Respond to guest feedback and resolve service issues in a timely and courteous manner.
- Maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external clients.
- Represent the Culinary Services department professionally during events and functions.
- Oversee daily and deep cleaning of dish rooms, service areas, and dining spaces.
- Assemble, disassemble, and sanitize equipment (e.g., dish machines, yogurt/ice cream machines).
- Manage waste removal and ensure floors and dining areas remain clean and safe.
- Monitor dish machine operation, cleaning supplies, and sanitation logs.
- Support inventory management and communicate supply needs to purchasing staff.
- Participate in departmental meetings, training, and safety programs.
- Uphold food allergy…
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