Food and Beverage Supervisor - Hamilton
Food and Beverage Supervisor
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Food and Beverage Supervisor to oversee daily operations within our Food and Beverage department to supervise staff, ensure our high standards of food quality and service are met, and maintain a clean, safe and customer focused environment.While also assisting with inventory management, scheduling, staff training, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Duties- Oversee all food and beverage service operations during events, ensuring smooth execution from setup to break down, including monitoring event specific items like linens, glassware, and service equipment
- Coordinate with events team, kitchen staff, and others to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services. Ensuring that our high standards of food and beverage presentation and consistency is maintained across all event types e.g. banquets, conferences, weddings etc
- Conduct pre-event briefings with staff to outline event objectives, service flow, and guest expectations
- Supervise event service staff, including waitstaff, bartenders, and support personnel
- Monitor guest satisfaction during events, promptly addressing any issues or special requests
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations throughout the event space
- Assist in post event evaluations, including staff feedback, event feedback, service quality, and client satisfaction reports
- Maintain detailed event service documentation, including timelines, staff assignments, and service notes for future reference
- 2 years of hospitality experience in a Food and Beverage department, with at least 1 year at a supervisory level
- LCQ and Manager certificate is desirable
- Food safety knowledge and/or certification
- First aid certification
- Full Driver License is a must for this role
- Willing to travel for events
- Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
- Great communication skills
- Loves to work in a team environment
About Us
We come from humble beginnings, from a classic Kiwi grill room in the main street of Hamilton in 1965.
Now we are leaders in food innovation and event management, with internationally and locally experienced chefs and front of house supporting multi-room, multi-function venues with purpose-built state of the art venues and kitchens. We pride ourselves on delivering fantastic food and beverage service to our customers, whether it is bespoke bread and cakes, on-site and off-site retail and functions.a business meeting for five, a banquet for 1000, a multiday conference for 2000 or an impact event for 20,000 delighted people.
We are the largest NZ privately owned catering company!
What we offer- Competitive salary
- Awesome team and clients
- Free on-site parking at most venues
- Free on-site lunch meal
Apply Now!
If you are after a rewarding career with a growing company, then this is the job for you. Please submit your CV and tell us about yourself in a cover letter. All applications must go through SEEK.
Please note: To be considered for this position you must be legally able to work in New Zealand. If on visa, please specify expiry date in the application.