Event Supervisor

Lee's Summit, MO 64081, USA

Responsible for events on the John Knox Village campus, serving a diverse population and maintaining the highest quality. Position includes sales, pricing, billing, supervising staff, training, scheduling staff, coordinating events with catering liaisons and planning special events. Follows established policies and guidelines for food production and standards. Maintains good safety and sanitation programs. Supports the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations.

• Contacts prospective customers regarding banquet and catering services, quotes prices and secures contract agreements with customers regarding catering/banquet events.
• Supervises and directs catering and restaurant staff. Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and discipline of staff.
• May serve as event coordinator for banquets, overseeing all aspects of event.
• Responsible for achieving business goals.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Ability to handle stress and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Ability to maintain acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Current Food Handler Permit within 30 days of start date.
• Current Missouri CDL.

• Ability to work with a large group of residents/customers.
• Intermediate level knowledge of cash handling and cash register operation.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work irregular hours.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of an organization.

• Minimum of two years of full-time experience supervising a full-service catering organization; college degree preferred.
• Knowledge of catering-style foods, beer and wine (must be 21 years of age).

• Primarily works in a kitchen and restaurant environment and event spaces.
• Required to drive from one location to another if necessary for services provided through the department.

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free Workplace

Post-offer background check and health screening required

Questions can be directed to careers