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Terranea Resort

Runs an oceanfront resort on the California coast

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Full-Time
$27.72/hr
Mid
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A valid certification in first aid and CPR is required.
  • Must be able to speak and comprehend English.
  • Must possess a valid Food Handler’s card.
  • Ability to implement and uphold service standards.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
  • Ability to interact with all associates and guests of the resort.
  • Ability to delegate work.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems using good judgment.
  • Ability to focus attention on details.
  • Ability to perform job functions outdoors with exposure to sun, high temperatures, wind, and the ocean.
  • A high school diploma is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise the day-to-day operations of the resort pool.
  • Assist with day-to-day administration of pool and event staff, including facility walks, purchase order input, daily lineups, weekly training, scheduling, and team coaching.
  • Ensure the physical atmosphere and cleanliness of the pool, including sections and side stations.
  • Enforce high standards of hygiene and sanitation within the outlets.
  • Ensure the security of monies, credit, and financial transactions.
  • Supervise service team performance, attendance, attitudes, appearance, and conduct.
  • Assist in monitoring and maintaining outlet systems and equipment.
  • Empower the team to exceed service standards.
  • Maintain a calm, organized approach in stressful situations.
  • Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
  • Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests regardless of workload or time of day.
  • Resolve guest complaints and ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Maintain knowledge of daily house count, in-house VIPs, arrivals and departures, scheduled group activities and their locations, hotel facilities and services, outlet operating hours, guest equipment and services at the pool and beach, pool and beach safety and sanitation regulations, and proper use of departmental tools, equipment, and supplies.
  • Follow cashiering procedures and submit reports in accordance with accounting specifications.
  • Prepare staff assignments according to department procedures.
  • Check storage areas for adequate supplies, organization, and cleanliness; complete and submit requisitions for additional supplies to the manager.
  • Instruct designated personnel to correct cleanliness or organization deficiencies.
  • Confirm staff have reported to work and document late or absent employees.
  • Coordinate breaks for assigned staff.
  • Distribute assignments and side work according to departmental procedures, communicate changes during the shift, identify situations that compromise department standards, and delegate corrective tasks.
  • Conduct pre-shift meetings and review information relevant to daily business demands.
  • Inspect staff grooming and attire and correct deficiencies.
  • Monitor staff performance across job functions, ensure procedures meet department standards, and correct deficiencies with personnel.
  • Ensure charges for rental and sale items are accurately processed.
  • Ensure safety precautions are implemented and monitored.
  • Provide staff performance feedback to the manager, report disciplinary problems, and participate in employee counseling.
  • Promote a cooperative working climate to maximize productivity and employee morale.
  • Complete work orders for maintenance repairs and submit them to Engineering; contact Engineering directly for urgent repairs.
  • Document pertinent information in the department log book.
  • Complete paperwork and closing duties.
  • Secure work areas and storerooms at closing.
  • Assist the Pool Manager and attend designated meetings.
  • Assist with inventories as assigned.
  • Assist with children’s programs and group recreation events as needed.
  • Assist with developing and implementing new activities programs for Group and Pointe Discovery.
  • Assist with the design and implementation of training programs.
  • Assist in developing and implementing expense-management controls.
  • Help implement strategies to continually improve revenue.
  • Assist with establishing par levels for supplies and equipment.
  • Assist with seasonal training and pool operations plans.

About the company

Terranea Resort runs an oceanfront retreat for vacationers, local visitors and private groups on Southern California's Palos Verdes Peninsula. Guests choose between hotel rooms and residential-style stays, including casitas and villas with kitchens and separate living areas for families or longer visits. Restaurants range from casual poolside meals to fine dining, while a spa, golf course and guided outdoor activities let guests build a stay around recreation as well as lodging. The resort earns money from overnight stays and separately booked dining and recreation services. Terranea opened in 2009 and is headquartered in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Employees get development routes: Terranea invests in cross-training, professional memberships and management development programs.
  • Wellness generates recurring income: Terranea sells annual spa memberships with enrollment fees and monthly dues.
  • Large gatherings broaden demand: Terranea accommodates receptions for up to 1,500 guests across indoor and outdoor venues.

What critics are saying

  • Guest-services leadership needs schedule flexibility: Terranea lists a 24-hour operation with weekend and holiday work.
  • Managers face labor-cost scrutiny: Terranea's guest-services leadership role tracks weekly labor expenses and requires cost-control knowledge.
  • Owners carry interest-rate exposure: Terranea's September 2026 refinancing uses a five-year floating-rate loan.

What makes Terranea Resort unique

  • Open space shapes the property: Terranea leaves more than 75 acres of its site as natural landscape.
  • Wildlife work becomes a guest experience: Terranea uses falconry for bird control and guided encounters.
  • Site scarcity protects Terranea's position: Property broker JLL cites coastal development restrictions and a shortage of comparable sites.

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