Café Supervisor (Filling more than one position)

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Café Supervisor (Filling more than one position) Role Title Retail Specialist I Position Number H-1 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Part Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statement Designated Personnel No Responsible Employee

This position is designated as a "responsible employee" who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement Statement of Economic Interest No If Statement of Economic Interest, please paste statement Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? Yes If Restricted Position, please paste statement

This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.

Departmental Objective

In support of Christopher Newport University's mission, the mission of CNU Dining Services is to provide CNU students with the highest quality in food and dining experiences. In doing so, we are committed to providing fast and customer-friendly services and to provide clean and positive atmospheres throughout the Dining Services operations. Other important components of our mission are to create and cultivate an inclusive environment that helps support places on campus, beyond the classrooms, where intellectual inquiry may occur and in which social and civic values are fostered. The mission further extends to providing for meaningful, pleasant, and memorable dining experiences, including special theme meals dining events, in support of inclusivity and other civic values of CNU, as well as that add to the quality of the cultural life of the CNU community and the Commonwealth, as welcoming gathering places for students, faculty, staff and guests. In addition, Dining Services aspires to provide high levels of excellence and professionalism in rendering superior customer-focused services to students, faculty, staff, guests, and visitors of the University, with close attention to detail and with a caring and concerned approach, targeted at delivering outstanding results in serving customer needs and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

Purpose of the Position

This position is responsible for cash and card sales in the Café. Responsible for actual hands-on preparation of menu items to include but not limited to baked goods, brunch items, sandwiches, salads, coffees and other beverages. Responsible for closing the facility and clean-up. Ensuring high quality food and beverage with emphasis on exemplary customer service. This position is also responsible for supervising student employees in the absence of the manager. With prior notice, it may assist and/or independently runs concessions events to include, but not limited to: football, baseball, softball, lacrosse, volleyball, basketball, track, Commencement, non-CNU athletic rentals and other events as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

• Understanding of food service, customer service skills, employee supervision and training, order taking, serving and safety
• Ability to maintain professional appearance
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to properly handle all forms of payments
• Must be able to work posted Café hours and be available to assist with any special events require the Café to be open. This includes but is not limited to normal hours of operations, evening or weekend events and overnight during our 24/7 periods before and during exam week.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience that equates to a high school diploma

Experience:

• Experience in the food service industry
• Supervisory experience
• Cash handling experience

Additional Consideration(s)

Experience:

• Café, sandwich and salad making experience

Role Code 79111 Salary Information Starting at $15.71 per hour, Commensurate with Education and Experience CNU Information Conditions of Employment

• This is an HOURLY position and does NOT entitle the incumbent to Commonwealth of Virginia benefits and is limited to 1500 hours in a 365-day period.
• Selected candidate will be required to attend a 2-Day New Employee Orientation Program.
• Must be able to work posted Café hours and be available to assist with any special events require the Café to be open. This includes but is not limited to normal hours of operations, evening or weekend events and overnight during our 24/7 periods before and during exam week.

Is this position telework eligible? No Telework Eligibility Disclaimer

Physical Demands and Activities

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.) Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.) Essential Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.) Essential Pushing/Pulling Essential Standing Essential Sitting Non-Applicable Bending Essential Walking Essential Climbing Marginal Reaching Essential Repetitive Motion Essential List other physical requirements

Emotional Demands

Fast Pace Essential Average Pace Essential Multiple Priorities Essential Intense Customer Interaction Essential Multiple Stimuli Essential Frequent Changes Essential

Mental/Sensory Demands

Memory Essential Reasoning Essential Hearing Essential Reading Essential Analyzing Essential Logic Essential Verbal Communication Essential Written Communication Essential List other mental/sensory requirements

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Number of Vacancies 2 Posting Date 03/10/2026 Closing Date 06/11/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North - 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).

In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20496 Advertising Text EEO/Diversity Statement(s)

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Request

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications.

Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Background Check

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you retired from a State Agency within the last 60 days?

• Yes

• No

• • In the last 6 months, have you been employed at Christopher Newport University in a full time position?

• Yes

• No

• Would you like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP)?

• Yes

• No

• If you would like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP), did you provide your AHP Letter?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience in the food service industry?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have supervisory experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have cash handling experience?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have café, sandwich and salad making experience?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Licensure/Certification
• Other Application Materials
• DD214
• AHP Letter