Banquet Supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and related hospitality experience. Relevant hospitality experience is defined as Catering and/ or Fine Dining work experience within the past 10 years.
• Work experience (typically 1-3 years) in Banquets, Catering, and/or Fine Dining restaurant leadership.
• Administrative experience (typically 1-3 years) including supervision of staff and inventory control.
• Working knowledge of event management processes and activities; ability to plan, organize, and execute events and to coordinate resources before, during, and after an event.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors at a working proficiency level.
• Demonstrated working proficiency in the ability to provide excellent customer service and to meet or exceed customer service needs.
• Proficiency in computer software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Demonstrated experience creating a welcoming and respectful environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust and develop self to prepare for new or changing assignments, processes, people, or priorities as organizational needs dictate at a working proficiency level.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe and IPACT certifications
• Must have a valid US driver’s license and compliant with UI Fleet Safety program requirements.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations.
• Off-premise catering experience.
• Supervision of part-time staff, preferably college-age students.
• Working experience with computerized electronic timekeeping systems, inventory systems, POS systems, and event management systems.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Rebecca Hoag at rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.