Job description

Sodexo Live! (Centerplate) and our partner venues have been defining extraordinary experiences through thoughtful hospitality, expertly delivered, for more than 80 years at gathering places across North America and the United Kingdom. As the pioneer and leader in live event hospitality, we are committed to making the time that people spend together more rewarding and more valuable. “Making it better to be there since 1929.”TM

Location: We are seeking a Banquet Supervisor for the Convention Center

Principal Function: The Banquet Supervisor is directly responsible for creating unique dining experiences by actively supervising and participating in execution of catered functions. Working closely with culinary and operations staff, they are responsible for ensuring that events are executed smoothly and in accordance with client specifications. He or she will work with Catering Director to ensure Centerplate’s overall standards for accuracy, efficiency, quality and financial performance are met.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maximize Centerplate’s revenue and operational excellence through implementation and oversight of systems and policies related to catering events.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of business; ensures all aspects of catering operations and events are completed in an efficient and effective manner.
• Contribute to goal of making Centerplate #1 in Event Hospitality and the #1 Employer of Choice through personal commitment and leading by example.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College degree, or combination of education and work experience to support on-the-job effectiveness.
• One year related experience required: Catering and/or Banquet Operations, Restaurant Management or Institutional Food Service
• Prior supervisory experience in food service.
• Must possess strong general knowledge of food and beverage operations procedures, controls, and administration as well as awareness and ability to perform all catering-related positions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively implement written and verbal instructions.
• Strong team orientation and ability to work with a variety of departments to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Ability to work well in a high stress, fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used by guests who typically visit the work location.
• Technology aptitude for working with POS and digital register.
• Strong skills for persuasive sales, with keen ability to connect easily with customers.
• Scheduling flexibility to meet operational needs. Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Other requirements include but are not limited to:

• Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift to 30 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly quartered environment.
• Hours are often extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Center plate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MUST COME IN TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION in person or via below link.

https://sodexo.na1.adobesign.com/public/esignWidgetwid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhBxLfSCrwbwTSGW0exEkIEgpiPq9HlMRiYWpQ8JWKprMoZBJanXOoxFtRaWCyyyyaw*

Applicants Welcome:
Dates: Monday through Friday

Time: 8AM-3PM

Where: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Sky-walk/Hall C 2nd Fl
900 Convention Center Blvd (@ John Churchill Chase St.)
New Orleans, LA 70130

*Skywalk can be found where Hall C meets Hall D, or where Convention Center Blvd. meets John Churchill State St. Additionally, for your frame of reference, Skywalk is directly across the street from the Sugar Mill. You will see a large sign hanging from the rafters above the sidewalk that reads: "Hall C/Skywalk". Less than 10 feet away from this sign you will see glass double doors that run perpendicular to the main lobby entrance. Use the glass elevator - just through the double doors and directly to your left - to reach Center plate's Human Resources Satellite office on the 2nd floor.

- We request that applicants maintain a business casual dress code.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Food & Beverage: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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