Beverage Supervisor | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center

Oak View Group•Des Moines, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Beverage Supervisor assists the Beverage Manager with overseeing set-up and teardown, staffing, product, and supplies as they relate to beverages for catered events. With direction from Catering & Beverage Manager and/or GM, oversees cash handling of beverage staff and serving of alcoholic beverages during catered events.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2-3 years’ experience in beverage service, a food service environment, or a similar industry preferred.
Previous experience in a supervisory, training, or lead position preferred.
Bartending experience preferred.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to lead a team in a positive professional and high-pressure environment while creating a cooperative atmosphere.
Ability to be self-directed and work independently with little oversight.
Demonstrated ability to provide professional presentations and communications with guests and teams in an event-driven environment.
Ability to make decisions regarding "cutoffs" of guests, execute guest cutoffs’, and demonstrate sound judgment independently.
Ability to work a flexible event-based schedule as required, including nights, weekends, and long hours.

Responsibilities

Supervises beverage staff during catered events at the direction of Beverage Manager or GM.
Responsible for overseeing the service of beverages to guests, including alcoholic beverages.
Responsible for ensuring staff members check guests' IDs to verify the minimum age requirement and are serving beverages responsibly in accordance with local/state/federal regulations.
Maintains and supports a positive employee/relations climate for the team.
Provides a professional presence for guests/clients during events and responds appropriately to requests.
Ensures compliance with health, sanitation, safety, and employment regulations by clearly communicating standards and procedures to all staff.
Stocking product and preparing equipment as required for catered events.
Read and execute event requirements from Banquet Event Order (BEO).
Maintain a clean and organized beverage storage unit(s).
Monitors and assists with set-up and teardown of beverage stations and runs product as required.
Verifies accuracy of opening & closing bar sheet counts.
Supports beverage team by serving as required during busy periods.
Coach employees as directed in the absence of the Beverage Manager.