Catering Supervisor – Lead High-Impact Events

HireBus Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Meal plan

Employee discounts

401(k) match

Tuition discount

Bereavement leave

Holiday pay

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SSA Group in Columbia, SC is seeking a Catering Supervisor to lead banquet operations at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. This role reports to Catering Managers and supports all event stages from setup to teardown, ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to service standards.

Openings: 2. Start ASAP. Pay: $16-$18 per hour. You will manage staffing, inventory, BEOs, and guest needs while maintaining a professional image and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Two-three years catering operations and/or event planning experience.
• BEO knowledge and execution preferred.
• All education backgrounds eligible.

Responsibilities

• Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
• Oversee quality, product levels and inventory of product.
• Progressively document and discipline employees to promote better work performances compliant to the company policies and procedures.
• Fulfill guest’s needs quickly and efficiently as well as resolve complaints effectively.
• Oversee proper setup, execution, breakdown, and cleanup of each catered event.
• Execute back of the house, front of the house and side work duties for overall productivity of banquet events.
• Successfully interpret and execute BEOs to the high standards of the organization.
• Possess expert-level knowledge of menus, food presentation, and food service techniques.
• Perform strenuous manual labor as required (equipment storage, event setup, tear down of tables and chairs).
• Work with the catering management team to supervise and train staff for all departments.
• Manage rental orders, buffet cards, and diagrams for each event when applicable.
• Able to explain and elaborate on event successes or failures.
• Solve problems during events and implement creative solutions.
• Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude towards the client, guests, and staff.
• Communicate clearly and openly with all staff members for overall success.
• Display a sense of urgency at all times.
• Uphold a professional appearance and mannerism.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Follow health and safety practices at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Financial management

Flexibility

Computer skills

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Communication

Job description

SSA Group in Columbia, SC is seeking a Catering Supervisor to lead banquet operations at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. This role reports to Catering Managers and supports all event stages from setup to teardown, ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to service standards.

Openings: 2. Start ASAP. Pay: $16-$18 per hour. You will manage staffing, inventory, BEOs, and guest needs while maintaining a professional image and safe work environment.