food service supervisor

Work Setting

• Restaurant

Workers Supervised

• Kitchen and food service helpers

• Food service counter attendants and food preparers

• Food and beverage servers

Specific Skills

• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food

• Prepare food order summaries for chef

• Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage

• Estimate and order ingredients and supplies

• Ensure food service and quality control

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

• Work under pressure

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Standing for extended periods

• Walking

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Flexibility

• Team player

• Excellent oral communication