Banquet and Bar Supervisor

Job summary

Lead banquet and bar operations by supervising staff and coordinating event set-up, service, and breakdown. Ensure accurate execution of Banquet Event Orders and maintain high standards for guest service and safety.

Job details

Cerise Fine Catering, Sodexo Live! – Automotive Building Toronto, ON Join Our Team Cerise Fine Catering, Sodexo Live! is looking for an experienced and energetic Banquet and Bar Supervisor to join our team at the Automotive Building in Toronto. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced event environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. As a Banquet & Bar Supervisor, you will lead banquet and bar operations, oversee event staff, and ensure every event is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest service standards. What You'll Do Supervise banquet and bar staff before, during, and after events. Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate event expectations. Coordinate event set-up, food and beverage service, and event breakdown. Ensure Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) are executed accurately. Oversee bar operations, including setup, inventory, stock replenishment, cash handling procedures, and responsible alcohol service. Ensure compliance with Smart Serve, liquor legislation, and Company policies. Maintain our company's standards for guest service, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety. Resolve guest concerns professionally and make operational decisions during events. Work collaboratively with Culinary, Sales, Stewarding, Beverage, and Operations teams to deliver exceptional events. Assist with staff training, scheduling, performance coaching, and maintaining a positive team culture. What We're Looking For Previous supervisory experience in banquet, catering, restaurant, hotel, or event operations. Experience supervising bar operations is considered a strong asset. Valid Smart Serve Certification. Experience in unionized environments is an asset. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment. Excellent guest service, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs. Why Join Cerise Fine Catering, Sodexo Live!? Work at one of Toronto's premier event venues. Lead exciting events ranging from corporate functions to large-scale hospitality experiences. Be part of a collaborative and supportive leadership team. Opportunities for career growth and professional development. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment. If you are a hands-on leader who enjoys creating memorable guest experiences and leading high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Sodexo Live! Team Cerise Fine Catering, Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or any other applicable Provincially protected status. No background check is required for this position. Salary: $23 - $28 per hour Job Posted by ApplicantPro

What you’ll do

Lead banquet and bar operations by supervising staff and coordinating event set-up, service, and breakdown. Ensure accurate execution of Banquet Event Orders and maintain high standards for guest service and safety.

Requirements

Requires previous supervisory experience in hospitality and a valid Smart Serve Certification. Candidates must have strong leadership skills and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Career growth and professional development • Competitive compensation

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Staff Leadership · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Banquet Supervision
• Bar Operations
• Staff Leadership
• Event Coordination
• Guest Service
• Inventory Management
• Cash Handling
• Problem Solving
• Performance Coaching
• Scheduling
• Food Safety
• Sanitation
• Workplace Safety
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Decision Making

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support