Food service supervisors

Work setting

• 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
• Ensure food service and quality control
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
• Prepare and submit reports
• Must have knowledge of the establishment's culinary genres
• Establish work schedules

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Initiative