Supervisor - Velvet Bar

Loews Hotels & Co; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One free meal per shift

Free theme park access

Job summary

Loews Hotels & Co at Universal Orlando is seeking a Beverage Supervisor to oversee beverage operations, staffing, and guest service within the hotel food and beverage outlets. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, cost-conscious beverage service in a dynamic resort environment.

You will supervise daily beverage production and delivery, train staff, and ensure adherence to departmental standards while maintaining excellent guest relations and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a restaurant/ Beverage operation.
• Strong guest service skills and ability to train staff.
• Knowledge of beverage service and cost controls preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting and inventory.
• Experience in high-volume F&B operations and delivering quality guest experiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintains beverage staffing levels to ensure optimal performance.
• Establishes and enforces departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Oversees cost-effective operations of the beverage outlets including labor, supervision, inventory, and product selection.
• Directs production/delivery of quality beverages and service; interacts with guests to ensure satisfaction.
• Reviews requisitions and ensures costs stay within budgetary guidelines.
• Sets appropriate par levels for inventories and prevents shortages or excess inventory.

Skills

Beverage leadership

Guest service

Staffing management

English communication

High-volume operations

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.

Named one of Central Florida's Top Workplaces and one of America's Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our 'power of we' culture.

Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?

• We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.
• We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.
• We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.
• We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.
• We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.
• We care for you, just as we care for others.

Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.

Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

About Hard Rock Hotel

Join the band and deliver show-stopping service at one of the coolest hotels on the planet, designed as a rock star's mansion.

This position is responsible for supervising an operation related to the delivery of beverages and superlative beverage service to include planning, organizing, directing, scheduling of employees and coordinating related activities to ensure efficient operation of the department and that a quality product which exceeds guest expectations and hotel standards is delivered in friendly, professional manner.

Job Specific

• Maintains beverage staffing levels so as to provide for optimal performance
• Establishes and ensures adherence to all departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Responsible for smooth, efficient, cost effective operation of outlet, to include: labor management, supervision of all aspects of service, inventory control and product selection
• Personally supervises all activities for production/delivery of quality product/service
• Interacts with guests frequently to ensure satisfaction and enjoyment of dining experience
• Review and submits for approval all department storeroom requisitions, ensures operational costs are kept within forecasted budgetary guidelines
• Establishes appropriate par levels for all inventories so as to support forecasted activities without experiencing shortages or excessive inventory situations.
• Ensures security, control and proper use of operating supplies and equipment for all beverage outlets
• Attends all required hotel meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities, special promotions and upcoming events, maintain communications with other departments within the hotel
• Communicates daily with outlet managers to obtain/provide current information regarding daily activities/functions and upcoming events
• Trains personnel as needed in order to ensure superior levels of performance
• Follows New Hire Training and ongoing Star Service Competency programs in accordance with hotel policy
• Evaluates changes in guest needs, the hotels guest mix and industry competitive set, to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes necessary to ensure guest and employee satisfaction, while maintaining market dominance and exceptional financial performance
• Other duties as assigned

General

• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance.
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
• Recycles whenever possible
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

• Food and Beverage Restaurant Experience is required
• One to two years of lead or supervisor restaurant experience preferred.
• Liquor and beverage knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
• Proven experience working in high-volume Food and Beverage operations preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and written with team members, leaders and guests required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, nights, weekends and holidays as required.