Catering Supervisor|Part-time| BOK

Oak View Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Catering Supervisor to enhance catering operations at a premier venue. This role involves overseeing day-to-day catering activities, ensuring compliance with service policies, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a knack for multitasking in a fast-paced setting. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in the live event industry, where your contributions will make a significant impact on guest experiences and operational success. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a vibrant and diverse workplace.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of food management or supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist Catering Manager in managing catering operations effectively.
• Ensure compliance with alcohol service policies during events.
• Supervise and train catering staff to meet quality standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Cash Handling

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Professionalism

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale Systems

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Catering Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Catering Manager with overall catering activity, support and directing day-of catering operations. The Catering Supervisor will actively supervise, coach, direct, train and mentor employees in meeting company quality standards, and will promote a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment. The Catering Supervisor enforces all Oak View Group personnel and operating policies and procedures. This role will pay an hourly wage of: $14.00 to $16.00.

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

The Bank of Oklahoma Center, also known as the BOK Center, is located downtown and serves as the premier sports and entertainment venue of the greater Tulsa region. Offering a 19,199-seat multi-purpose arena and 565,000 total square footage designed to accommodate concerts, family shows and other special events and has been named on multiple occasions one of the country's best venues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the Catering Manager, Executive Chef and General Manager in the overall effective management of Catering Operations.
• Ensures total compliance with all alcohol service policies and monitors alcohol services throughout event to assure 100% compliance with alcohol service policies. Reports any alcohol service or compliance issues to Oak View Group Management immediately.
• Responsible for inventory control in the Catering Department under the direction of the Catering Manager.
• Assist in the management of the catered events from the set-up to teardown, including handling all communication with the hourly staff and culinary staff.
• Responsible for guest interactions, role modeling professional and calm under pressure behaviors to the catering staff.
• Ensures staff is briefed on event requirements and assigned to specific areas prior to events under the direction of the Catering Manager.
• Enforces all Oak View Group policies and procedures as they relate to guest satisfaction, quality standards, uniform policy, cash handling, operation procedures, and quality presentation.
• Conducts a walk-through of the catering area after completion of the event to ensure all areas are clean and secure.
• Assists in opening and closing events.

Qualifications

Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, and business contacts in a courteous, professional and productive manner.

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment. Must work well under pressure of deadlines.

Ability to interact with a diverse spectrum of individuals calmly, professionally, and supportively.

Valid Food Safety & Alcohol Service Permit if required by state and/or county of venue.

Working knowledge of Point of Sale and timekeeping systems.

Cash handling abilities; basic math skills including significant number manipulation.

Ability and willingness to work a variable work schedule and extended hours (including holidays, evenings and weekends, as required), depending upon event and business requirements.

Consistent and reliable attention to detail, accuracy and validity with the ability to coordinate various activities simultaneously.

Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to delegate tasks efficiently and develop staff to next level.

Ability to adhere to highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion. Ability to execute solid management decisions quickly and efficiently.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent, plus 1-2 years food management or supervisory experience. Catering Management experience a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects (files, boxes, product, trays).

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.