Food Service Supervisor

JP's Sports Grill is hiring a full-time Food Service Supervisor to lead kitchen operations, oversee quality food production, and ensure excellent food service and team support.

  • 521926
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Department of Housing & Dining
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Closing at: Aug 7 2026 - 23:55 CDT
  • On-site
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About This Role

This full-time, benefits eligible position offers a unique opportunity to participate in food production for JP’s Sports Grill a retail restaurant serving the on-campus and Manhattan community and to work as part of a team dedicated to providing and supporting a “guest first” service culture. Key duties and responsibilities include:

  • Provides leadership and oversight for kitchen operations with a focus on food production, staff training, sanitation, and operational efficiency.
  • Actively participates in food production and is involved in playing a key role in delivering a high-quality dining experience and supports the success of a self-sustaining food service operation through effective leadership, quality assurance, and customer service.
  • Oversees inventory by ordering food, supplies, and cleaning materials, while ensuring the accuracy of deliveries and invoices.
    Serves as the culinary lead by organizing daily production schedules and preparation lists.
  • Maintains compliance with all food safety standards.

About Us

Housing and Dining Services (HDS) is a large, complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. We share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests. HDS provides affordable, safe and engaging accommodations for more than 5,000 residents and find unique ways to support their academic pursuits. Additionally, we offer a variety of event spaces, dining and catering options for both on and off-campus events.

The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food. What a great team to be part of!

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires one year of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High school graduation/GED
  • One year of experience in full service, fast casual restaurant, or commercial/institutional kitchen
  • From scratch volume food production experience
  • Lead worker or supervisory experience
  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
  • Ability to learn to perform basic math computations; to accurately weigh and measure ingredients
  • Ability to use and care for equipment and handle food safely while preparing high quality products

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Online application

Application Window

Applications close on: August 7, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$17.00-$21.00 per hour

 

 

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship: 

Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Remote and Hybrid work options:

Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements.  An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.

Relocation to Kansas: 

Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives. 

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.