POSITION: Food and Beverage Coordinator, Part-Time
LOCATION: The Buddy Holly Hall, Lubbock, TX
DEPARTMENT: Food and Beverage
REPORTS TO: Director of Food and Beverage
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, Hourly
LEGENDS GLOBAL
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.
Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.
The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.
Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Food and Beverage Coordinator plays a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences by overseeing the execution of food and beverage operations during venue events. This position reports directly to the Director of Food and Beverage and is responsible for supervising and coordinating concessions and banquet staff, ensuring timely service, operational efficiency, and adherence to company standards. The Food and Beverage Coordinator works closely with the Event Lead, Kitchen, Warehouse, and other team members to guarantee seamless event execution. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Consistent attendance and compliance with Legends Global policies are essential for success. This is an event-based role; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.
Responsibilities
- At the direction of the Director of Food and Beverage, ensure all concessions outlets, bars, and banquet areas are properly set and stocked prior to guest arrival.
- Coordinate with kitchen and warehouse teams on timing, production, and delivery of food and beverage items.
- Monitor food presentation, garnishing, and service standards to maintain quality and consistency.
- Inspect event spaces for cleanliness, organization, and readiness before guest arrival.
- Execute last-minute changes and ensure service setups meet event timelines.
- Deliver professional, courteous service and anticipate guest needs.
- Respond promptly to guest requests and resolve issues to ensure satisfaction.
- Uphold alcohol service policies and determine when service should be discontinued.
- Promote upselling opportunities to maximize profitability.
- Oversee requisitions and ensure timely delivery of food and beverage items.
- Maintain accurate consumption sheets and assist with end-of-month inventory.
- Report low inventory, safety concerns, and maintenance issues promptly.
- Complete event reports detailing operations and guest feedback.
- Ensure all closing duties and paperwork are completed according to standards.
- At the direction of the Director of Food and Beverage, review assignments and communicate follow-up actions with managers and other supervisors.
- Train employees on departmental standards, procedures, and guest service expectations.
- At the direction of the Director of Food and Beverage Plan, assign, and direct work for concessions and banquet staff.
- Work with the Director of Food and Beverage to document and appraise performance, provide feedback, and participate in employee counseling.
- Work with the Director of Food and Beverage to address complaints and resolve problems promptly.
- Foster a cooperative working climate to maximize productivity and morale.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the food and beverage department.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Must have a professional attitude and appearance.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Previous customer service and cash handling experience is a plus.
- Minimum 1–2 years of supervisory experience in Food and Beverage or equivalent training experience.
- Working knowledge of food production techniques, purchasing, and sanitation procedures.
- Must be flexible, have a sense of urgency, and respond quickly and resourcefully to internal and external issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to take tasks that are not clearly defined and appropriately define problems, propose, and implement solutions.
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One year of experience as a banquet server or captain.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to learn and be trained on all aspects of food and beverage operations.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Must have a current Food Handler's Certificate and be TIPS trained.
- Must be TABC certified
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Daily lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. Up to 10 minutes at a time.
- Performing work through repetitive eye/hand coordination
- Must be able to balance and have good manual dexterity
- Constant reaching, standing, walking and stooping
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events. Irregular hours dictated by events.
NOTE:
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor