Retail/Residential Supervisor - University of Hartford

Retail/Residential Supervisor - University of Hartford

Requisition #: 653325 Location: West Hartford, CT, US, 06117 Career Area: Food Service

Job Description The Retail/Residential Supervisor overseeing the POD Market will coordinate, plan, participate in, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food and supplies within a designated retail/residential unit. This role ensures operational excellence, high-quality service, and full compliance with company standards and food safety regulations.

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $27.00 to $30.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the POD Market, ensuring smooth and efficient service
• Coordinate food production, merchandising, and inventory controls
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of team members
• Oversee staff scheduling and provide hands-on leadership during service
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation
• Ensure accurate pricing, labeling, and retail display setup
• Manage inventory, ordering, and waste control
• Deliver excellent customer service and address guest concerns promptly
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
• Provide operational support across the Commons dining location as needed
• Assist with scheduling and labor coverage to meet operational needs
• Coach employees on service standards, food quality, and safety practices

Qualifications

• Two to three years' experience in a related culinary position
• Candidate will possess two to three years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems
• Excellent oral, reading, and written communication skills
• Candidate must be willing to be hands on with staff and operations and be willing to work event-based hours that include evenings and weekends.

About Aramark

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.