Food Service Supervisor

Brigham and Women's Hospital
$27.95 - $40.70
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
75 Francis Street (Show on map)
Jun 18, 2026
The Room Service Supervisor leads daily patient meal service operations, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, patient-specific meals and exceptional service to patients, guests, and staff. This role supervises a multidisciplinary team and ensures compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate the activities of Room Service staff, including Guest Service Attendants, Call Center Operators, Cooks, and Dish Attendants Ensure patient meal delivery within established timeframes (within 45 minutes) and timely tray collection Maintain 100% accuracy of patient trays in accordance with diet orders and menu selections Monitor and enforce food quality, portion control, and presentation standards Oversee daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, and workflow adjustments Ensure proper inventory levels and stocking prior to each meal service Monitor and enforce sanitation, food safety, and HACCP compliance standards Communicate patient dietary needs, allergies, and service issues with staff and clinical dietitians Support service recovery efforts to maintain high levels of patient satisfaction Manage cash handling processes in accordance with department policies Train, coach, and evaluate staff performance; address performance issues and support staff development Assist with onboarding and training of new employees and dietetic interns Collaborate with leadership and other departments to ensure smooth operations Additional Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and coach staff Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and leadership Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy of meal service and compliance with diet orders Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements Ability to maintain confidentiality and enforce policies and procedures Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Ability to work with and lead a diverse team while meeting operational deadlines Work Environment Fast-paced hospital setting with direct patient interaction Requires prolonged standing, walking, and occasional lifting Exposure to kitchen equipment, temperature variations, and food service operations Must adhere to strict sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards High School Diploma or equivalent required 1-2 years of food service or customer service experience required; supervisory experience preferred Knowledge of therapeutic diets and healthcare food service operations preferred Basic computer skills required (including systems such as Computrition); Microsoft Office knowledge preferred Basic math skills and cash handling experience required Minimum Starting Pay: $28.00 Per Diem/Shifts can vary The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.