BUFFET SUPERVISOR

Flik Hospitality Group; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Health and Wellness Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Buffet Supervisor to oversee daily buffet operations at Chicago O'Hare Airport. You will ensure optimal customer service, manage team performance, and maintain food safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of supervisory experience and an Associate's Degree or equivalent. This position offers flexible scheduling and a variety of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a supervisory role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels.
• Exhibit initiative, sense of urgency, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor buffet operations ensuring smooth service and product availability.
• Lead and coach team members to meet performance expectations.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and shift coverage.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Leadership and management skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s Degree or comparable experience

Job description

Position Summary

Position Title: BUFFET SUPERVISOR

Location: Chicago O'Hare Airport

Hourly: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule: Must have flexibility

In conjunction with unit management, the Buffet Supervisor at the Chicago Airport will monitor activities to ensure conformance with Company, government and accrediting agency standards and regulations, and will oversee daily buffet operations, ensuring smooth service and product availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures optimal customer service and client satisfaction
• Provides cost effective management that meets and exceeds stated expectations
• Assists in the responsibility for all operational activities including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control and all facility-related activities
• Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products
• Oversee daily buffet operations, ensuring smooth service and product availability
• Lead, coach, and motivate team members to meet performance standards
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and timely replenishment
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Coordinate with kitchen on production, timing, and execution
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and shift coverage
• Resolve guest issues promptly and professionally
• Lead pre-shift briefings and team communication
• Support inventory control, waste reduction, and cost management

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree, or comparable experience
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
• Communication skills both written and verbal and ability to communicate with management, client, customer and associate levels
• The ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Exhibit initiative, sense of urgency, responsibility, flexibility and leadership

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Background Screening

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Notes

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.