Supervisor, Food & Beverage

Cabot; Inverness; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot in Inverness is hiring a Supervisor for Food & Beverage, responsible for providing excellent service and supervising operations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, previous retail management experience, and be capable of working flexible hours. Duties include training staff, managing service quality, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Applicants should possess strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills. This seasonal full-time position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet physical demands.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant supervision is an asset.
• Must have Serve Right certification or equivalent.
• Experience with Point of Sales systems is required.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol in NS (19).

Responsibilities

• Provide timely food and beverage service.
• Train and supervise front-of-house employees.
• Deliver daily pre-shift briefings to staff.
• Order and control inventory of front-end supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Supervision

Point of Sales systems

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Title: Supervisor, Food & Beverage

Reports to: Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage

Location: 18 Cabot Lane, Inverness, NS, B0E 1N0

Job Type: Seasonal Full-Time

Built by dreamers, for dreamers.

As a Supervisor of Food & Beverage, you should share a passion for service excellence and infuse enthusiasm into everything you do. You will provide prompt, friendly, courteous and reliable service and assistance to guests and will supervise and direct all front‑end operations.

Core Accountabilities

• Provide timely, personalized, friendly and efficient food and beverage service
• Train and supervise front‑of‑house employees and ensure their compliance with policies and procedures
• Ensure that service runs smoothly and any guest issues are dealt with in a timely manner
• Deliver daily pre‑shift briefings where information on reservations, specials, special guest requests/celebrations, large groups, etc. is shared with staff
• Assist with service as needed i.e. running food or drinks, clearing tables, seating guests
• Ensure that overall cleanliness and maintenance of our restaurant exceeds expectations
• Ensure that all side duties are completed prior to and at end of shift (side stations properly stocked)
• Order and control inventory of all front‑end supplies
• Bring any concerns to the attention of the Assistant Manager or Manager, Food and Beverage (related to internal or external guests, food or service quality, operation of the room, physical surroundings)
• Monitor & correct daily in/out punches for hourly employees and submit approved hours by deadline for biweekly payroll
• Must be able/willing to work in multiple or various outlets as required
• Comply with proper security, fire regulation, and all health and safety policies
• Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards
• Upholds the highest standard of internal and external customer service at all times
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or previous retail management experience required
• Previous restaurant supervision an asset, though not required
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol in NS (19)
• Serve Right certification (or equivalent) required
• Must have experience with Point of Sales systems (i.e. Micros)
• Extended knowledge of food, beverage and the daily function of a fast‑paced establishment
• Must contain working knowledge of wines, spirits and beer
• Must be professional, personable and well‑presented
• Ability to work flexible hours – mornings, weekends and evenings as required
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have exceptional organizational skills and be detail oriented

Physical Demands

• Ability to spend long hours walking and standing
• Frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Often ascending or descending stairs and ramps
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting