COTALAND Food & Beverage Supervisor

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Description

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. COTALAND is an amusement park with over 30 attractions and experiences, including first-of-their-kind roller coasters.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced COTALAND Food & Beverage Supervisor to join our food & beverage team at COTALAND. This position plays a key leadership role in overseeing daily restaurant operations, supporting consistent execution, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience across multiple food outlets within a theme park environment.

The Front of House Supervisor is responsible for leading staff, maintaining food quality and safety standards, and ensuring efficient service during high-volume operations, peak park hours, and large-scale events.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise and support team members during daily operations and high-volume service periods.
• Act as a working supervisor by actively participating in the smooth running of the restaurant.
• Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards are strictly followed.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist with ordering, and communicate supply needs to management.
• Lead by example in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient restaurant environment.
• Coordinate with management to execute service plans for events, peak attendance days, and multi-outlet operations.
• Ensure proper staffing levels, break schedules, and workflow efficiency across assigned locations.
• Train, coach, and develop front of house staff to maintain performance standards.
• Address and resolve operational issues in real time to maintain service flow and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain strong communication with back-of-house teams to ensure smooth service execution.
• Assist with opening, closing, restocking, and operational readiness of all areas.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented environment while reinforcing accountability and standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of front-of-house operations to include staffing and inventory levels, Guest service standards, and sanitation and health regulations
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation including grills, fryers, ovens, and high-volume production tools.
• Ability to manage and execute recipes, portion control, and food presentation standards consistently.
• Strong leadership and team management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and make quick decisions during peak service periods.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively lead teams and coordinate across departments.
• Ability to train and mentor kitchen staff on processes, standards, and expectations.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
• Ability to adapt to changing menus, operating conditions, and event-driven demand.
• Understanding of large-scale, high-volume food operations such as theme parks, stadiums, or event venues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Previous experience as a front-of-house supervisor or restaurant lead, in a high-volume food service environment.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a restaurant setting preferred.
• Valid food manager, TABC and allergy certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations, and production systems.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and large-scale events.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

What Happens Next?

We believe applying to COTALAND should be simple, transparent, and exciting. Here's what you can expect after you submit your application.

Step 1 - Submit Your Application

If you've read through this and thought, ''I'd love to be part of the COTALAND CREW,'' you're ready for the next step.

Click the Apply button at the top or bottom of this page to submit your application. We'll review your information and, if your qualifications match our current hiring needs, we'll be in touch.

Step 2 - Video Interview

If selected, you'll receive an invitation to complete a short recorded video interview.

Don't worry. This isn't about having all the right answers. We simply want to get to know you, learn more about what interests you, and see the personality you'll bring to the COTALAND CREW. Just relax, be yourself, and let us get to know the real you.

Step 3 - Welcome to the CREW

If selected, we'll contact you with your offer and everything you need to prepare for orientation, training, and your first day at COTALAND.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.