Supervisor FB

Job Purpose

Responsible to supervise the day to day delivery of the food and beverage service and team within a specific outlet / conference centre with the objectives of maintaining standards of service; enhancing the customer experience; and controlling operating equipment and stock in line with Company standards.

Key Performance Areas

• Put in place staff scheduling and duty allocations to ensure maximum coverage
• Handle shift briefings / handovers / shift reports
• Interact and be present on the floor during service to understand and assist clients with requests, special requirements, recommendations, concerns, resolution of complaints, etc.
• Manage staff appearance and floor appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems for the outlet
• Report and resolve any issues experienced
• Manage the control of stock and operating equipment as per SOP for the outlet
• Cash-ups at the end of the shift
• Monitor service offering / products and pricing within F&B
• Make recommendations of improvements to the product and service offering
• Co-ordinate the implementation of the food and beverage promotional calendar for outlets
• Monitor customer service standards and identify any areas of concern
• Conduct maintenance walkabouts for front of house and back of house areas
• Monitor health, safety, hygiene and environmental elements in the area
• Monitor stock control and operating equipment control processes
• Investigate variances / discrepancies and take necessary action to correct
• Provides client with relevant solutions / options for conferencing – including set-up, themes, décor, lighting, equipment, etc.
• Is present at functions to ensure execution is in line with client requirements
• Manages staff appearance and floor appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems
• Control and management of stock and operating equipment as per SOP
• Liaises with Technical to ensure maintenance schedule plan is adhered to and any issues resolved
• Provide input into the post-mortem on events and makes recommendations for improvements
• Provides ideas and solutions that are innovative and in line with industry trends
• Supervise staff conditions of employment, e.g. attendance, absenteeism, leave, adherence to policies and procedures
• Identification of employee training needs
• Perform on the job training and coaching to close developmental gaps and build succession for a talent pipeline within the outlet
• Supervise employee relations within the department
• Staff communication and motivation
• Performance contracting, reviews and development
• Assist in providing resources and removing obstacles to performance
• Onboarding of new staff members
• Authorise spend in line with budget
• Conduct accurate 10, 20-day stock takes for the outlet in line with Company process
• Report on any variances for the outlet
• Monitor service standards and staff: guest interaction on the floor to ensures all guests are treated with courtesy and respect at all times
• Handle and resolve any guest special requests, queries or complaints
• Shift hand over ensures that staff can provide customers with relevant service.