Seasonal Restaurants Supervisor

Bronx Zoo Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description
Department: Restaurant Services
Title: Food Service Supervisor
Employment Type: Temporary
Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $19/hour
Reports To: Full time management and Temporary Assistant Manager
Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday OR Saturday – Wednesday
Hours: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring ,summer and holiday of lights.  Hours are subject to change on short notice depending on weather and needs of the business

POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist in leading the daily operation of an assigned area.  Ensure that all staff provide superior customer service and consistent quality offerings that enhance the guest's experience. Implement sales training in order to sell products in a manner that maximizes transaction spending. Enforce WCS procedures and checklists for maximum daily efficiency.

DESCRIPTION:
Lead People
•    Assist in the training of staff members within your assigned location(s) consisting of, but not limited to: customer service, equipment handling, routine cleanliness and maintenance, daily production logs, WCS restaurant policies & procedures, etc.
•    Communicate daily break schedules to staff members and cover open positions when necessary
•    Ensure safety protocols are always met
•    Sales & Service
•    Supervise the daily operation of assigned location(s) and staff to achieve sales target.
•    Responsible for the timely and accurate resolution of any customer complaint
•    Reinforce selling skills training by focusing on the individual sales to increase average transaction spent. 
•    Maintain cash and inventory controls to ensure that society funds are handled in an accurate and secure manner that conforms to departmental policies and procedures.
•    Routine Maintenance
•    Ensure that the food presentation area is fully stocked, organized, exciting and visually appealing.
•    Ensure that all work locations are neat, clean, organized and safe.
•    Adhere to all Federal, State and Local labor laws and standards for food preparation, presentation, sanitation and storage.
Food Quality
•    Enforce WCS provided portion size for all products sold.  Ensure proper menu builds while reducing waste and shrinkage of assigned location(s).
•    Collaborate
•    Establish and maintain a collaborative working relationship with all staff.
•    Maintain general knowledge of park attractions and amenities to provide superior customer service.
•    Follow all WCS rules and regulations.
•    Administrative
•    Assist in the preparation of reports as needed.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.
•    Ensure daily logs are properly filled out and filed away

PERKS of Working with Us:
•    Free employee access to 5 Parks: surround yourself with animals of all kinds and getting the opportunity to interact and engage with like-minded individuals
•    Complimentary Parking
•    Complimentary Guest Park Tickets (After 45 days)
•    Company provided uniforms
•    Park Discounts on Merchandise, Food purchases, Memberships and Daily Complimentary Meal
•    Serve Safe Certification Training/ Food Handler Certification Reimbursements
•    Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
•    Earned Paid Sick Time
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Free Banking
About this role

Summary

Lead food service staff, ensure quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Job title

Seasonal Restaurants Supervisor

Experience level

none

Industry

entertainment

Location requirements

On-site at Bronx Zoo, schedule varies, may need weekends/holidays.

Salary

$19/hour

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

supervisioncustomer servicefood safetyinventory control

Preferred skills

sales focusteamworkcommunicationproblem-solving

Specializations

customer servicefood safetysupervisionsales
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site