Banquet (Catering) Supervisor
U.S. Space & Rocket Center · Huntsville, AL · 2 mo ago
ManagementInternship
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
- Maintain a minimum of 90% on the County Health Department rating.
- Meet or exceed regulatory and professional standards for food display, handling, and storage.
- Meet or exceed regulatory and professional standards for the cleanliness and sanitation of food service areas and equipment.
- Ensure that the minimum staffing requirements to run a smooth food service operation are met.
- Promptly acknowledge guests courteously and professionally and ensure that employees follow the same customer-friendly guidelines.
- Respond to guest questions and complaints promptly and in a manner that reflects the Mission, Vision, and Spirit of the Rocket Center.
- Banquet Functions
- Ensures set up and breakdown of tables, decorations, equipment, serving areas, and related activities in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensures that prepared meals are served to the guests accurately and timely.
- Ensure that all banquet staff are trained so catering operations meet and exceed Rocket Center standards.
- Ensure that the minimum staffing requirements are met to run smooth catering operations.
- Promptly acknowledge guests courteously and professionally and ensure that employees follow the same customer-friendly guidelines.
- Ensure that the Food Service equipment is properly secured and cleaned upon the conclusion of the day.
- Banquet bar functions
- Compose bar pull sheets to accurately inventory the amount of alcohol pulled for each bar.
- Ensure any additional items needed throughout the event are logged on proper pull sheets.
- Run reports for each cash drawer and be sure money bags are sealed and secured.
- Reconcile pull sheets at the end of the event to log the amount of each item returned.
- Take reconciled pull sheets along with a copy of the register reading to the catering manager’s office for auditing.
- Be sure all areas containing alcohol are secured after event.
Required Education
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience
- Experience: 1-2 years of closely related hands-on work experience in a full-service dining facility, including bars and buffet experience.
- Must have been at the supervisory/managerial level for at least 6 months the 1-2 years mentioned above.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must know food preparation and sanitation standards and be able to lead, direct, and schedule staff and resources.
- Must be able to interact with guests effectively and courteously and professionally.
- Other Requirements
- Physical Requirements
- Walking, and climbing (stairs) to access other departments.
- Standing for long periods (6-8 hours) instructing and training employees.
- Lifting, carrying, and pushing supplies & boxes up to 25 pounds to waist height.
- Bending, kneeling, and reaching to store/retrieve supplies.
- Sight, reading, wrist movements, and feeling to operate food service equipment, and computer terminals, develop schedules, and review reports.
- Talking, and hearing to instruct employees and assist guests and trainees in person and over the telephone.
- This position interacts with guests and employees throughout the organization.
- Supervisory Standards
- Adheres to organizational policies and applicable laws.
- Instructs, coaches, and encourages staff to support by action and example the mission and vision of the Center.
- Demonstrates good judgment within the supervision of staff.
- Effectively monitors staff performance and offers appropriate coaching, counseling, or supervision as required.
- Completes staff evaluations, documentation, etc., on time and effectively.
- Serves as an effective role model to staff by demonstrating exemplary work ethic.
- Eligibility Qualifications
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Environmental Factors
- This position will work in a kitchen environment and indoor and outdoor venues.
- Expected Hours of Work
- The possible shifts for the position are 8am-4p, 2p-10pm, 4pm-12am, and 5am-2p.
- The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
- Duties and Responsibilities May Change with or Without Notice