Salary: $21.37 Hourly
Location: Missoula Mountain Campus
Job Type: Hourly Staff Full-time
Job Number: 202400694
Sector:
Department: Dining Services, University of Montana
Closing Date: 6/2/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Bargaining Unit:
Description
UM Campus Dining invites applications for a Lodge Supervisor to oversee the Lodge operation. This position is responsible for student training, development, and shift supervision. It reports directly to the Lodge Assistant Director.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with effective labor, managing their own daily tasks efficiently, and those of student or temporary employees
- Set and maintain high standards for serving, presenting and storing all food and beverage items
- Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with incoming parents and students, the Residence Life Office, Resident Assistants (RAs), Intercollegiate Athletics, and all guests of the Lodge
- Actively involved in all aspects of guest service, opening and closing tasks related to the Lodge operation
- Assist with the development and implementation of special event activities for a progressive collegiate residential dining operation
- Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment by ensuring that all sanitation, food handling and safety regulations are followed at all times
- Direct and supervise up to 25 student employees daily
Minimum Qualifications
- Supervisory experience in a foodservice environment
- Experience working with college students as employees and guests, or similar experience
- Experience in the front-of-the-house working with guests and employees in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Demonstrated experience with effectively training employees new to the workforce
- Serv-Safe certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment, class offered free by UMCD
- Experience with standard food service reports and time-temperature logs
- Demonstrated experience in addressing personnel issues and dealing effectively with conflict
- Experience with written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge working collegiate events
- Knowledge of working within a union environment
- Two (2) years of experience working in college or university foodservice
- Experience with sustainability initiatives such as serving local foods, composting programs, and similar sustainable business practices
Additional Information
Position Number: 100770
Compensation Title: Culinary Services Supervisor II
Bargaining Unit: FOCUS-MFPE
Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Hours vary due to needs of the unit, 12 months/year
Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
A complete application includes:
- Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
- Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
- Three (3) Professional References – names and contact information
The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always”; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.
Testing: Individual hiring departments within the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Due to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation and related guidance from USCIS and the Department of State, the University may be limited in its ability to offer H-1B sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ummissoula/jobs/5347761/lodge-supervisor-um-campus-dining
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