Beverage Supervisor - Casino jobs in Clearwater, FL

Description

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine animals. As part of our commitment to providing an exceptional experience for our guests, we operate a vibrant cafe offering a variety of food and beverage options.

We are seeking a Food & Beverage Supervisor with strong experience in catering and café operations. This position will focus on the Front of House catering events within the Aquarium, but will assist in the oversight of the daily concessions café as needed. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a focus on team development and upscale food service operations.

Responsibilities:

• Working very closely with account executives, sales team, and culinary to fully understand event details including custom menus, event set up, décor needs, planning, organization and execution of events.
• Frequent meetings and open lines of communication with sales team, operations team, warehouse team and culinary team in preparation for each event.
• Meeting clients and visiting venues to ensure all requests are understood and met.
• Assist General Manager in scheduling to the needs of the business several months in advance and also for last minute “pop-up” events. Additionally, building relationships with staffing agencies and assisting the operations director in the hiring process.
• Creating, editing and updating packing/pull lists for operations team and front of house team for preparation and event day.
• Communicating with serving, bartending and culinary staff to ensure all scheduled staff are properly trained and prepared for event(s).
• Managing the team scheduled to run each event. Leading captains and servers of event(s) and providing ongoing development/training to supervise a team.
• Attending and executing event(s) ensuring it runs smoothly from the set-up to break-down.
• Assisting in post-event tasks including, payroll data entry, inventory, uniform management, month end reconciliation, etc.
• Assist in the day-to-day café concessions operations as needed.

Performs other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in Hospitality Operations, Event Coordination, Operations Supervisor, or equivalent Experience in food service management - setting up events, executing multiple buffets, food safety, leading service teams is required!
• Must live near or be comfortable commuting to Clearwater, FL.
• Must be a team player, well organized, strong computer/Microsoft Office skills

Specialized Qualifications:

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Strong Customer Service skills with the desire to go above and beyond any client needs
• Ability to run a business as if you own it
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 40 lbs.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships.  Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion.  Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks.  Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. 
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards.  Use equipment and materials properly.  Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements.  Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately.  Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard. 
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency.  Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations.  Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.   

Work Environment 

The Food & Beverage Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day events of CMA. On average 30% of the typical job duties will include office work while 70% of the duties will be performed as the “boots on the ground” supervisor.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing, moving through an event space.
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 40 lbs.

Position Salary & Benefits:

• This is considered a full-time hourly position with a starting range of $20-$25/hour.
• Proof is pleased to provide all full-time eligible employees with Basic Life and AD&D as well as long term disability at no cost to employees
• Full-time eligible employees may choose to enroll in optional benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospitality Indemnity

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.