Picnic Supervisor|Part-time| Albuquerque Isotopes Park and Balloon Fiesta

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

 

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:  

• We treat each other fairly and with respect.
• We act with integrity.
• We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We give back to our global community.

 

More information atOakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG onFacebook,Instagram,Twitter, andLinkedIn. 

The Picnic Supervisor has the primary duty of managing the Picnic Area.  The Picnic Supervisor will actively recruit, supervise, coach, counsel, direct, train and mentor employees in meeting company quality standards. The Picnic Supervisor will actively and independently manage all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant and cooperative work environment.

 

The Picnic Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the direction of the picnic area daily activities in accordance with our policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability and a positive, productive and compliant work environment.  The Banquet Manager is solely responsible for the effective management and operation of the banquet team including effective interaction with signed clients, event planning support, scheduling, room set-up, compliance with food handling policies, safety, employee training and supervision, adherence to budget and cost requirements, and any other tasks assigned by the General Manager.  The Picnic Supervisor must provide a high level of oversight and operation/personnel support to ensure the smooth running of all assigned events including exceptional planning in advance.

 

This role will pay an hourly wage of $17.00. 

 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

job expires 3/31/2024

• Responsible for all aspects of the overall effective management of food service operations within assigned work areas or departments.
• Manage and run all picnic operations before, during and after the event.  Duties include completing picnic planning sheets in coordination with executive Chef, ordering supplies, reviewing set-up, food and beverage preparation, service, staff scheduling, employee check-in, equipment inspection, POS monitoring and troubleshooting, guest complaint resolution, training, food production, clean-up and reporting, and any other duties as assigned by the GM.
• Ensures total compliance with all alcohol service policies. Monitors alcohol service throughout event to assure 100% compliance with Alcohol Service policies.  Reports any alcohol service or compliance issues to management immediately. 
• Conducts regular physical inventories of food and beverage supplies, and assesses projected needs, updating all current pricing of inventory, entering the month end inventory.
• Meet with events departments as needed to ensure understanding of BEO requirements, ensures all events are executed according the BEO guidelines; works closely with events departments to manage changes and updates to BEO to ensure an optimal level of service, quality and hospitality.
• Monitors and controls the picnic area (i.e., labor costs, beverage costs, supplies and equipment) and coordinate with event budgets to maximize revenue and minimize expenses while providing quality guest service.
• Ensures staff is briefed on event requirements and assigned to a specific area prior to events.
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout all areas of food and beverage at all times. Enforces all Oak View Group and venue policies and procedures as they relate to guest satisfaction, quality standards, uniform policy, cash handling, operating procedures, and quality presentation.
• Assist in the management of catered events from set-up to tear down, including handling all communication with hourly staff, culinary staff and guests.
• Ensures full compliance with state and federal labor laws, sanitation, and food-related ordinances, and alcohol regulations.
• Perform all other duties as required

• 1-2 years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in the field of hospitality with specific experience in catering sales/conference services and/or Banquets is essential.
• Knowledge of revenue management, training, and motivation of peers is encouraged.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Valid Food Handler’s certificate if required by state and/or county of venue.
• Valid Alcohol Service Permit if required by state and/or county of venue.
• Familiar with inventory cost control and menu planning.
• Working knowledge of Point of Sale and timekeeping systems.
• Cash handling abilities; basic math skills including significant number manipulation.
• Ability to work a variable work schedule (including daytime, evenings and weekends, holidays and irregular schedules as required), depending upon event and business requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques used in advancing, planning, coordinating and servicing a variety of social and corporate events.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety Regulations and venue capacity loads
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers, clients, event planners, various groups and representatives in a professional manner.
• Ability to direct the work of vendors and setup personnel during events
• Able to speak and write using proper English and grammar
• Advance planning including staffing, rental needs, pull list, timelines, diagrams, descriptors and post event recap reports.

 

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.