Commissary Supervisor – Beverage

Carolina Hurricanes; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Hurricanes seeks a Commissary Supervisor - Beverage to lead alcohol beverage warehouse operations across events, coordinating beer, wine, and liquor orders and ensuring inventory accuracy in a fast-paced arena environment.

You will supervise part-time staff, train on the Pour system, and ensure compliance with ABC/ALE rules. This is an on-site, hourly non-exempt position requiring flexible event-based schedules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of alcohol beverage purchasing experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing hourly teams in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, receiving processes, and distribution logistics.
• Working knowledge of ABC & ALE alcohol laws and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays based on event needs.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have or be able to obtain Responsible Server Certificate for serving alcohol.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate concession, premium and catering needs to create building-wide alcohol orders.
• Responsible for all beer, wine, and liquor orders for the arena.
• Oversee the delivery and transfer of liquor and wine to bars throughout the building.
• Lead, schedule, and develop part-time event beverage commissary employees; train staff on the Pour system.
• Ensure invoices for liquor and wine are coded and submitted to the Manager of Supply Chain.
• Run audits of liquor usage for bars using the Pour System; provide usage reports to management.

Skills

Alcohol beverage purchasing

Leadership experience

Inventory control

ABC & ALE compliance

Flexible scheduling

Communication

Responsible Server Certificate

Pour system

Tools

Pour System

Job description

The Commissary Supervisor - Beverage leads the day-to-day execution of alcohol beverage warehouse and distribution operations within a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment. This role ensures the seamless flow of product from receiving through distribution, supporting concessions, bars, and premium experiences across all events. As a hands-on leader, this position drives operational consistency, maintains accurate inventory, and upholds applicable alcohol laws and policies - ensuring every area is equipped to deliver high-quality customer experiences.

Ordering And Receiving

• Consolidate concession, premium and catering needs to create building-wide alcohol orders
• Responsible for all beer, wine, and liquor orders for the arena
• Work with the Commissary Supervisor-Receiving to ensure all alcohol orders were correctly delivered, including checking all liquor bottles for tax stamps
• Communicate any shortages or damaged products to Manager of Supply Chain

Distribution

• Oversee the delivery and transfer of liquor and wine to bars throughout the building
• Coordinate the stocking of liquor carts in concessions areas ensuring proper amounts of product for each event

Team Leadership & Compliance

• Lead, schedule, and develop part-time event beverage commissary employees
• Train staff on delivery, storage, inventory control, and Pour system
• Ensure adherence to all ABC & ALE alcohol regulations and company standards
• Maintain audit readiness and resolve compliance gaps quickly
• Promote a safe, accountable, and high-performing work environment

Reporting

• Ensure invoices for liquor & wine are coded and turned into Manager of Supply Chain
• Run audits of liquor usage for bars using the Pour System
• Provide usage reports to management highlighting inventory variances

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with alcohol beverage purchase, preferably in hospitality, sports, or large-scale venues
• Proven leadership experience managing hourly teams in a high-volume environment
• Strong knowledge of inventory control systems, receiving processes, and distribution logistics
• Working knowledge applicable ABC & ALE alcohol laws and compliance requirements
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays based on event needs
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time (8+ hours);
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly, and occasionally more with assistance
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing ladders or stairs
• Ability to work in varying environments, including refrigerated and freezer spaces
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume, event-driven settings
• Must have or be able to obtain Responsible Server Certificate for serving alcohol
• Must pass a criminal background check

This will be an hourly non-exempt position

Hurricanes Holding, LLC reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Hurricanes Holdings, LLC may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.