Catering Supervisor | Part-Time | Owensboro Convention Center

Oak View Group; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Catering Supervisor to oversee guest service in the catering dining area and during functions at Owensboro, KY. The role supports the Banquet Manager with training, inventory, and events, working in a fast-paced environment and ensuring top-quality service.

The position pays an hourly rate of $17.00 and offers benefits for part-time roles, including a 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) Matching. Open until December 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2-3 years of catering or food service experience is preferred.
• Supervisor experience is a plus.
• Must be flexible with evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to communicate clearly with customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee serving meals to guests and manage buffet/plated service standards.
• Serve beverages including alcohol; verify minimum age by checking IDs.
• Record guest orders and relay to kitchen via POS system as applicable.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in work areas.
• Assist in banquet setup, inventory, and special events.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Catering Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the serving of guests in the catering dining area and catering functions. The Catering Supervisor must be personable and able to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment. The Catering Supervisor will assist the Banquet Manager with projects including training, inventory, and special events.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $17.00.

Benefits for Part-Time Roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) Matching.

This position will remain open until December 18, 2026.

About The Venue

Western Kentucky’s award-winning venue—the Owensboro Convention Center— is a full-service facility overlooking the scenic Ohio River in revitalized downtown Owensboro, Kentucky. The multi-purpose center boasts just under 102,000 sq. ft. of available space, including a 44,000+ sq. ft. exhibition hall, the 8,900+ sq. ft. Kentucky Legend® Pier outside over the scenic Ohio River, and additional ballroom, meeting, and prefunction space.

Responsibilities

• Oversee serving meals to guests or directing guests to the buffet line and proper buffet and plated meal service standards.
• Serve beverages to guests, including alcoholic beverages. Must check guest’s ID to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Assist in recording a guest’s order and relaying the order to the kitchen via the P.O.S. system, if applicable.
• Observe guests to respond to any additional requests and determine when the meal service has been completed.
• Compute the cost of the meal and present the guest with the check. Accept payments and provide change as necessary. If applicable.
• Ensure tableware and linens are replaced as necessary, including set-ups and event design.
• Recommends certain dishes and identifies ingredients or explains to the staff how various items on the menu are prepared.
• Assists in setting up banquet functions, including linens, dishware, glassware, and silverware.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
• Assures that the location equipment is operable and clean prior to the start of the event.
• Recognize guests that are visibly intoxicated and taking action to cut off alcohol to such individuals.
• Assists the management team with projects including training, inventory, and special events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years of experience in a catering or food service environment. Supervisor experience is preferred.
• Must be energetic and self-motivated.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays as required.
• Must possess a positive attitude and work well with other team members.
• Must be able to work well independently.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with customers, managers, kitchen staff, and dining room personnel.
• Ability to follow direction from management and ask clarifying questions if needed.
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Must be comfortable wearing non-slip shoes.
• Must provide proof of completion of state-approved alcohol server training and valid alcohol server certification upon hire or complete such training from an approved provider within 30 days of employment.

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.