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Beverage Supervisor

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Posted 03/06/26

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1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119

Seasonal
Experienced
In Person

Job Description

$4,300.00 per year

TIME FRAME: THIS IS A SHORT TERM, SEASONAL POSITION

April 13 to May 8, 2026

Interviews and hiring decisions will take place through March. Thank you for your patience during the review process.


POSITION SUMMARY:

Manage on-site aspects of the Beverage Operation under the direction of the Beverage Operation Manager.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Responsible for set up, breakdown and maintaining operations and staff for the wine bars (before, during and post Festival, and any other bars as needed.
  • Supervise, schedule and manage all beverage staff for the wine bars.
  • Assist in recruiting and staffing for beverage operations if needed.
  • Implement and maintain product inventory tracking, storage, replenishment, and security.
  • Implement and maintain all policies and procedures for Beverage operation.
  • Coordinate and maintain cashless operation equipment including employee assignment, reporting, batching, charging and storage.
  • Provide additional support as needed to the Beverage Operations Manager.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Employee must maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues.
  • Any document, computer program, design, or other intellectual property created for the Jazz Festival belongs to
  • the Jazz Festival and must be given to the Festival through your supervisor or department head at the end of each production year, or upon request.
  • Must complete all required Feedback Forms and Final Reports.
  • Employee must be capable of performing other work-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • 5+ years in beverage operations or related field
  • Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and works well both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, managerial, production, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, clerical and administrative skills.
  • Self-starter, problem solver, with ability to work under adverse and stressful conditions.
  • Must be able to prioritize and meet established deadlines. Experience in special events planning helpful.

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About New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

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Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has annually celebrated the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable special guest performances by the musical icons of our era and performances by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Jazz Fest features one of the world’s most diverse music festival lineups with over 650 bands on fourteen stages performing virtually every style of music plus an extensive food fair, hundreds of artisans, second line parades and much more. Spread out over two long weekends in late April and early May, Jazz Fest takes place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Track, located just minutes from the French Quarter.

Apply to be part of the Jazz Fest Team that annually welcomes almost 500,000 people to the Festival. Happy Jazz Fest!