Food & Beverage Supervisor at Hornblower Yachts LLC in San Diego, California

Job Description:

City Experiences is seeking talented Food and Beverage Supervisors to work on our vessels at City Cruises San Diego.

About Us:

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

About the Opportunity:

The F&B Supervisor is the person who is responsible for the success of an event. They are the person that the guests, client, crew, and other management look to as the leader of an event.

About You:

Qualities include leadership, organization, time management, dedication, and excellent communication; as well as proper judgment and perspective. Respect for the brand, guests, and crew in the decision making process. Successful candidates will possess the ability to stay calm and composed in a fast-paced environment and display the willingness to be a team player, handling bar duties and assisting with vessel preparation and closure, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System. Days, evenings and weekend shifts available. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review events at the beginning of the work week for discrepancies, conflicts, or questions. Communicate any issues 


• Report to the Abbey for contract or boarding report. Review with lead chef and sales manager (when available)


• Prepare diagrams based on guest count, client needs, and staffing level


• Gather additional items needed for event (beverages, supplies, paperwork, etc.)


• Be on board yacht at scheduled in time for crew, ready to start pre-shift meeting


• Supervise and manage crew while on HCE premises (yacht, Abbey, pier, ticket booth, etc)


• Review all contract details with crew and set expectation for the event. Be clear & concise.


• Assign & direct crew in their position related responsibilities, including sidework, resets, and cleaning of F&B areas.


• Monitor and evaluate all food, beverage, and service quality during event


• Take corrective action to ensure a successful function


• Support the onboard Operations staff with all safety requirements, while communicating essential information regarding the event.


• Completion of Senior Deckhand training, including, but not limited to, vessel operations, fire safety, CPR/AED, line handling, and First Aid.


• Full walkthrough of vessel after each event to ensure all areas are in “Show-Ready” condition.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 months food service supervisory experience preferred


• Minimum 6 months hospitality experience, with knowledge of food, wine, and spirits


• 21 years or older


• Food Handler Certification required; TIPS certification desirable


• Excellent communication and customer service skills.


• Must be able to obtain a TWIC and MMC.


• Experience with a Point of Service (POS) system.


• Evenings, weekends and holiday shifts are often required. A Flexible schedule is required.

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additional, City Experiences participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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