Banquet Supervisor

About the role

As a Banquet Supervisor at Sodexo, you will provide overall supervision and coordination of banquet and catered event operations, serving as the primary on-site leadership role above the Banquet Captain level. This position oversees Banquet Captains and Banquet Servers to ensure events are executed according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), service standards, and client expectations. The Banquet Supervisor is responsible for operational readiness, staffing oversight, service execution, and issue resolution during events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain event setup, service execution, and breakdown to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Show strong organizational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Frequently lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Attend work and show for scheduled shifts on time with satisfactory regularity.
• May attend additional training sessions as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of banquet, catering, or food and beverage service experience.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in banquet or event operations required.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to serve alcohol based on local and state regulations.
• Working knowledge of Point of Sale (POS) systems and event service processes.
• TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) or TEAM (Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management) alcohol training or equivalent.
• Food handler certification may be required based on location.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shifts on time with satisfactory regularity.

Skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shifts on time with satisfactory regularity.

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities.
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• Some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.