Banquet Supervisor | Part-Time | Iowa Cubs (Principal Park)

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.

The Banquet Supervisor oversees all aspects of a banquet or event including set-up food presentation serving and cleanup while focusing on detail and quality presentation and customer service. Banquet supervisors are also responsible for training and coaching the banquet staff.

• Approaches all encounters with guests and colleagues in a friendly service-oriented manner.
• Maintains constant communication with guests and on-site contact to ensure all expectations are met or exceeded.
• Remains alert to complaints and/or unsatisfied guests and responds appropriately to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Coordinates with other departments to arrange for the delivery of requested services.
• Maintains constant contact with kitchen staff to ensure complete effective communication between food production and food service.
• Ensures all functions are set and staff is prepared and organized before required time on BEO.
• Inspects table place settings including table linen china glass silverware and condiments for correct placement and ensures that each element is clean undamaged and attractive.
• Ensures proper setting of buffet tables and other food service tables.
• Arranges for and ensures the proper sequence of service for each event.
• Supervises clearing and post-function cleanup and garbage removal.
• Maintains clean and orderly back areas pre-function areas and storage areas.
• Assures all equipment and serviceware. are returned to their proper location after each event.
• Supervises the handling storage and security of all catering service equipment and decor.
• Assists with staff training programs.
• Conducts regular staff meetings to build rapport and ensure colleagues are well informed.
• Clearly projects the visions of the department and measures progress.
• Reviews scheduling and labor needs to meet the guests needs as well as maximize efficiency.
• Work with the Executive Chef to ensure appropriate inventories are stocked including food and beverage and non-food and beverage items used for food and beverage events.
• Work with the Premium Services Manager to ensure quality and accuracy of setups within all catering areas.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of food and beverage operation and preparation is required.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Valid Alcohol Service Permit.
• Familiar with inventory cost control and menu planning.
• Basic computer proficiency: e-mail Excel Word Outlook Schedule.
• Ability to work a variable work schedule (including evenings and weekends as required) depending upon event and business requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be highly motivated and quality-driven.
• Detail-oriented yet able to excel while multitasking.
• Able to accept responsibility and lead by example.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens our people improves our service and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.