Restaurant Supervisor jobs in United States

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under it’s umbrella – SALT, Switch, Parker’s, Grind, Somewhere and Public.

We are currently seeking an Operations Supervisor for our healthy food concept in Abu Dabhi.

The key requirements will include the following:

• Understand requirements for each event , quotations , orderings , manning
• Plan event with attention to financial and time constraints
• Book venues and schedule speakers
• Research vendors (catering, decorators, musicians etc.) and choose the best combination of quality and cost
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable terms
• Manage all event operations (preparing venue, invitations etc.)
• Do final checks at the day of the event (e.g. tables, technology) to ensure everything meets standards
• Oversee event happenings and act quickly to resolve problems
• Evaluate event’s success and submit reports to the line manager
• Coordinate with the chefs and front of house team members on the allocation of the food and beverage servings

• Proven experience as event coordinator in the hospitality industry / Event focused OR in Restaurant and Events combined with a Healthy Concept Experience
• A proven track record of organizing successful events
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent vendor management skills
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Well-organized with multi-tasking skills
• Able to handle stress and remain calm
• Problem-solving ability
• Degree in hospitality management, public relations or relevant field is preferred