Banquet and Bar Supervisor

Sodexo Live! in Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerise Fine Catering, Sodexo Live! is seeking an experienced Banquet and Bar Supervisor to join our team at the Automotive Building in Toronto. You will lead banquet and bar operations, oversee event staff, and ensure events are executed safely and to the highest service standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff before/during/after events, coordinating setup, service and breakdown, managing BEOs, overseeing bar operations, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in banquet, catering, restaurant, hotel, or event operations.
• Valid Smart Serve certification is required or strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise banquet and bar staff before, during, and after events.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate event expectations.
• Coordinate event setup, service, and breakdown.
• Ensure BEOs are executed accurately.
• Oversee bar operations including setup, inventory and cash handling.
• Maintain compliance with Smart Serve and liquor laws.
• Uphold guest service, food safety, sanitation and safety standards.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and make operational decisions during events.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Sales, Stewarding, Beverage and Operations teams.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Bar operations

Smart Serve

Unionized environments

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Guest service

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Flexible availability

Job description

Cerise Fine Catering, Sodexo Live! – Automotive Building – Toronto, ON

Join Our Team

Cerise Fine Catering, Sodexo Live! is looking for an experienced and energetic Banquet and Bar Supervisor to join our team at the Automotive Building in Toronto. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced event environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

As a Banquet & Bar Supervisor, you will lead banquet and bar operations, oversee event staff, and ensure every event is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest service standards.

What You'll Do

• Supervise banquet and bar staff before, during, and after events.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate event expectations.
• Coordinate event set-up, food and beverage service, and event breakdown.
• Ensure Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) are executed accurately.
• Oversee bar operations, including setup, inventory, stock replenishment, cash handling procedures, and responsible alcohol service.
• Ensure compliance with Smart Serve, liquor legislation, and Company policies.
• Maintain our company's standards for guest service, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and make operational decisions during events.
• Work collaboratively with Culinary, Sales, Stewarding, Beverage, and Operations teams to deliver exceptional events.
• Assist with staff training, scheduling, performance coaching, and maintaining a positive team culture.

What We're Looking For

• Previous supervisory experience in banquet, catering, restaurant, hotel, or event operations.
• Experience supervising bar operations is considered a strong asset.
• Valid Smart Serve Certification.
• Experience in unionized environments is an asset.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment.
• Excellent guest service, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Join Cerise Fine Catering, Sodexo Live!?

• Work at one of Toronto's premier event venues.
• Lead exciting events ranging from corporate functions to large-scale hospitality experiences.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Cerise Fine Catering, Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or any other applicable Provincially protected status.

No background check is required for this position.