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Supervisor, Food & Beverage
full-timeGurnee

Summary

Location

Gurnee

Type

full-time

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About this role

Pay: $22 per hour


At Great Wolf, the Food Outlet Supervisor brings joy to families through involvement in daily food outlet and lodge operations. This leadership role is critical in executing on business requirements, supporting the food and beverage team, and interacting with guest and pack members to enhance their experience and maximize profitability.

Hiring immediately with full-time, part-time, and flexible scheduling  


Join our Pack:   

Grow your career: A great place to start or advance your career with cross-training, scholarship fund, and talent development programs at all levels   

Great Perks: Take advantage of exclusive perks for you, your family, and friends – including discounted vacations and employee referral incentives   

Learn While You Earn: Gain access to Great Wolf University for on-the-job training, functional, and leadership training   

Prioritize Your Well-Being: We offer flexible scheduling, access to a holistic wellness program and technology, and support through our Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund   

Celebrate Your Uniqueness: Join a team that cheers for diversity and inclusion through programs that make everyone feel welcome and recognized.   

  

Benefits:   

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance   
  • Health savings account   
  • Telehealth resources   
  • Life insurance   
  • 401K with employer match   
  • Paid vacation time off   
  • Paid parental leave 


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supervises daily food outlet operations to ensure successful execution of all lodge standards and completion of daily tasks and assignments
  • Assists with the overall operation of the restaurant(s) including; Point of Sale transactions, expediting, re-stocking, ensuring staff breaks
  • Ensures that outlets are sanitized, cleaned, stocked, and setup correctly at start of and throughout the shift while always adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies
  • Provides coaching, encouragement, and recognition to pack members regularly
  • Understands and champions Great Wolf policies and procedures, and collaborates with Department and Lodge leadership in performance management of the department and its Pack Members
  • Responds to pack/guest concerns and escalates to leadership as appropriate
  • Understands and participates in scheduling of staff, execution of labor management and forecasting
  • Provides supervisory and administrative support for food and beverage operations including; scheduling, payroll, time and attendance, reservations, inventory, receiving, birthday parties and personnel related matters
  • Performs daily audits per procedure to ensure optimal operation to standards
  • Conducts daily stand up meetings with food and beverage pack to prioritize the day and facilitates feedback from Pack Members
  • Monitors performance of staff, providing real time feedback and coaching
  • Participates in recruitment process and selection of talent for the F&B staff
  • Partner with F&B leadership to develop and execute action plans related to guest service and Pack Member engagement measured through NPS and eNPS
  • Participate in pack performance management including; employee reviews, corrective action, investigations, conflict resolution, etc.
  • Maintains quality of operation by ensuring service excellence, ensuring adequate supply and food inventory levels, and operation of equipment by troubleshooting, maintenance, and/or calling for repair
  • Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring programs ensuring a safe facility that complies with all appropriate regulations--Ergonomics, Emergency Responses, Injury and Illness Prevention, and Hazard Communications Programs


Basic Qualifications & Skills

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in a food service leadership capacity
  • Minimum of 1 year experience utilizing Point-of-Sale (POS) technology
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and general software systems; proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Demonstrated customer service, conflict resolution, employee engagement, retention and team building skills
  • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, etc.) as they apply to cash handling
  • Proficient in both written and spoken English
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays as needed


Desired Qualifications & Traits

  • Associates degree or higher in hospitality or related field
  • Prior experience with Micros POS
  • Serve-Safe and/or TIPS certification
  • Previous hotel experience, preferably in a large family resort or hotel


Physical Requirements

  • Able to lift up to 30lbs
  • Able to bend, stretch, and twist
  • Able to stand and walk for long periods of time

 

Restaurant Supervisor:

At Great Wolf, the Restaurant Supervisor is critical to ensuring exceptional hospitality and is responsible for overseeing restaurant operations and personnel, scheduling employees, and assisting with restaurant operations as needed. The Supervisor coordinates the work of restaurant staff to ensure efficient operations.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ensures operational execution by communicating expectations to Lead Servers and restaurant staff to ensure restaurant operations are efficient and meet all set standards
  • Provides administrative support for front of house operations including; scheduling, payroll, reservations, inventory, receiving, and personnel related matters
  • Interacts with guests and pack members, provides feedback to staff throughout their shift to ensure quality service; works with management to investigate and resolve guest concerns
  • Assists with the overall operation of the restaurant(s) including; Point of Sale transactions, expediting, re-stocking, quality, and staff breaks and performance
  • Ensures that restaurants are sanitized, cleaned, stocked, and setup correctly for opening and that they remain that way through the shift
  • Communicates with fellow Supervisors through various shifts to ensure successful operations of the restaurant(s)
  • Identify all Out of Order equipment and pass along to Manager for repair
  • Support management in staff performance related matters including; employee reviews, corrective action, investigations, conflict resolution, etc.
  • Assists with the coordination and execution of birthday parties
  • Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies


Basic Qualifications & Skills

  • Some High School education or equivalent
  • 1+ year previous experience in a food service team lead capacity or leadership role
  • 1+ year utilizing Point-of-Sale (POS) technology
  • Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) as they apply to cash handling
  • Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends, and Holidays as needed
  • Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen


Desired Qualifications & Traits

  • Prior experience with Micros POS
  • Serve-Safe and/or TIPS certification
  • Proven teamwork
  • Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
  • Enthusiastic and positive energy


Physical Requirements

  • Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Able to bend, stretch, and twist
  • Able to stand for long periods of time


Pay Rate: $ /hr

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of Great Wolf’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and other perks.


Application Instructions:   

Click on “Apply Now” or chat with a recruiter (bottom of your screen on Great Wolf’s website). After a brief application, all qualified applicants will be immediately invited to setup an interview or attend an upcoming hiring event.       

 Position Close Date: 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Other facts

Tech stack
Food Service Leadership,Point Of Sale Technology,Customer Service,Conflict Resolution,Employee Engagement,Team Building,Scheduling,Inventory Management,Coaching,Sanitation,Safety Policies,Microsoft Office,Mathematical Skills,Communication,Recruitment,Performance Management

About Great Wolf Lodge

If you’re searching for a job with exciting opportunities, rewarding benefits, and lots of growth potential, look no further than Great Wolf Lodge. We’re North America’s largest family of indoor water park resorts dedicated to bringing joy to families, and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us in our mission.

Running with our Pack is a one-of-kind experience. Our resorts offer fun-filled attractions, extraordinary entertainment, delectable dining, and imaginative retail offerings. Our talented Pack Members provide exceptional service to help families create unforgettable memories, in a fast-paced and fun environment. Along with the camaraderie that comes with being a member of our Pack, all of our employees have access to acclaimed management training programs and numerous advancement opportunities. There’s no limit to what you can achieve as part of our Pack.

Growing from a single resort to 19 lodges and counting, Great Wolf has spent 25 years strengthening ourselves into one of North America’s top destinations for family fun. And we’re committed to ensuring every employee gets the training, career growth, benefits, and support to make the experience of working with us the best it can be. When you run with our Pack, it’s more than just a job—it’s an adventure.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitality
Founding Year: 1997

What you'll do

  • The Supervisor, Food & Beverage oversees daily food outlet operations, ensuring adherence to lodge standards and successful execution of tasks. They provide coaching and support to staff while interacting with guests to enhance their experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Supervisor, Food & Beverage do at Great Wolf Lodge?

As a Supervisor, Food & Beverage at Great Wolf Lodge, you will: the Supervisor, Food & Beverage oversees daily food outlet operations, ensuring adherence to lodge standards and successful execution of tasks. They provide coaching and support to staff while interacting with guests to enhance their experience..

Why join Great Wolf Lodge as a Supervisor, Food & Beverage?

Great Wolf Lodge is a leading Hospitality company.

Is the Supervisor, Food & Beverage position at Great Wolf Lodge remote?

The Supervisor, Food & Beverage position at Great Wolf Lodge is based in Gurnee, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Supervisor, Food & Beverage position at Great Wolf Lodge?

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