Beverage Supervisor | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center

Beverage Supervisor

The Beverage Supervisor assists the Beverage Manager with overseeing set-up and teardown, staffing, product, and supplies as they relate to beverages for catered events. With direction from Catering & Beverage Manager and/or GM, oversees cash handling of beverage staff and serving of alcoholic beverages during catered events. This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00. Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until November 27, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Supervises beverage staff during catered events at the direction of Beverage Manager or GM.
• Responsible for overseeing the service of beverages to guests, including alcoholic beverages.
• Responsible for ensuring staff members check guests' IDs to verify the minimum age requirement and are serving beverages responsibly in accordance with local/state/federal regulations.
• Maintains and supports a positive employee/relations climate for the team.
• Provides a professional presence for guests/clients during events and responds appropriately to requests.
• Ensures compliance with health, sanitation, safety, and employment regulations by clearly communicating standards and procedures to all staff.
• Stocking product and preparing equipment as required for catered events.
• Read and execute event requirements from Banquet Event Order (BEO).
• Maintain a clean and organized beverage storage unit(s).
• Monitors and assists with set-up and teardown of beverage stations and runs product as required.
• Verifies accuracy of opening & closing bar sheet counts.
• Supports beverage team by serving as required during busy periods.
• Coach employees as directed in the absence of the Beverage Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years' experience in beverage service, a food service environment, or a similar industry preferred.
• Previous experience in a supervisory, training, or lead position preferred.
• Bartending experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to lead a team in a positive professional and high-pressure environment while creating a cooperative atmosphere.
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently with little oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to provide professional presentations and communications with guests and teams in an event-driven environment.
• Ability to make decisions regarding "cutoffs" of guests, execute guest cutoffs's, and demonstrate sound judgment independently.
• Ability to work a flexible event-based schedule as required, including nights, weekends, and long hours.