At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.
Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.
Location: We are seeking an experienced Banquet Supervisor for the St John's Convention Center located in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Unit Description:
The St. John's Convention Centre is a premier event and entertainment venues in downtown St. John's, hosting a wide range of conventions, conferences, trade shows, concerts, sporting events, and community gatherings. SJCC support large-scale national and international events as well as local programming, requiring coordinated operations across event services, food and beverage, guest experience, and facility management to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences for clients, performers, and guests.
Full job description
SUMMARY
Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external catering guests and is responsible for overseeing set-up, service and clean-up of all catered events. Provides direction and supervision to banquet servers and bartenders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver first class customer service to all guests at catered events, ensuring all special requests and needs are communicated to management
- Supervise banquet staff and efficiently delegate responsibilities to ensure the success of all events
- Execute all catered events with a strong emphasis on all details and the overall guest experience
- Ability to set-up catered events with care to all details and department standards
- Ability to efficiently and accurately service all guests in buffet, station and plated meal environments
- Ability to meet and supervise all service standards including, but not limited to, tray carrying, wine service, table service and buffet service
- Ensure thorough break-down and clean-up of all catering equipment and supplies following events, ensuring proper care and storage of all equipment, supplies, food and beverage
- Complete tasks in a variety of environments as assigned by management through the property
- Special projects and assignments as business dictates
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This role will supervise part time staff during all events
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, written and verbal
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a high paced environment
- Ability to troubleshoot and within department guidelines, immediately resolve deficiencies
- Ability to work as a team leader in a diverse environment
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Flexible schedule; nights, weekends and holidays may be required
- Ability to fully commit to all schedukes shifts
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- A dynamic, complex fast-paced environment requires that each individual truly seek to learn and understand from others. Appreciate and value different perspectives to expand your view and approach.
- Ability to manage a large diverse workforce and build strong teams
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
- The noise level in the WORK ENVIRONMENT is usually loud on event days
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
Experience:
- Banquet Supervisor : 4 years (required)
Language:
Location:
- St. John's, NL (required)
Work Location: In person
