Catering Services Supervisor-Overland Park Convention Center

About the role

Responsible for the supervision, training, and management of the food service operation, ensuring that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain work schedules and may prepare production records.
• Direct daily activities.
• Maintain food production that ensures safety and quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
• Ensure food items are stored in a safe, organized, and hazard‑free environment.
• Maintain all serving schedules; ensure food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain a sanitary department following health and safety codes and regulations.
• Maintain accurate inventory on a weekly basis according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepare orders as needed per vendor to ensure accurate production for the location.
• Operate an efficient, cost‑effective program.
• Supervise and evaluate employees; counsel; promote employee growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork.
• Adapt to changing job duties or new assignments without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal instructions.
• Completion of a sanitation course before or during the first year as a lead.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal situations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Physical demands may include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking and standing.
• May require uniforms and/or use of personal protective equipment (PPE).