Job Title: Food & Beverage Manager
Department: Food & Beverage
Reports To: General Manager/Food & Beverage Regional Manager
FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt
As the world’s leading venue management company and producer of live event experiences,LegendsGlobal is the preeminent management and content partner with over 350 venues worldwide. Operating and investing in the world’s most important stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and theaters requires unmatched dedication and the most profoundexpertise. Our focus is YOU! Through investments in growth, resources, and technology we strive to enhance the experience of our internal Team Members and to continue creating amazing live experiences for the guests that we serve.
Legends Global has an excellent and immediate opening for aManager of Food and Beverage at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. This positionis responsible fordaily management of the Food and Beverage Department to include concessions, mobile carts, general event catering, culinary, catering sales, menu development, financials, and budgets. TheManager of Food & Beverage directs and coordinates the entire food and beverage operation by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors:
Major Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Marketing food and beverage services to clients andestablishingfood and beverage controls
Fostering andmaintainingpositive client relationships
Daily management of Food & Beverage Department operations and personnel
Creating food and beverage sales projections and budgets for facility events
Sales, inventory, cost, and per capita reporting for each event and ongoing fiscal reporting
Purchasing and overseeing distribution of all products for concession outlets and catered events
Daily concession/catering food and beverage compliance and service concerns such as sanitation/health department regulations, alcoholic beverage service guidelines and standards, menu development, and detailed costing for menu items and events
Hiring and training new Food & Beverage Department employees; anticipating and scheduling labor needs for event and non-event days
Controlling spoilage and other costs of sales
Inspecting and tasting prepared food tomaintainquality standards
Overall direction and coordination of the Food and Beverage Department. Carrying out supervisory responsibilitiesin accordance withLegendsGlobal’spolicies and applicable laws including interviewing,hiringand training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Working with limited supervision and interacting with all levels of staff and the public
Working flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hours
Qualifications
Certificate or degree from an accredited culinary school, college, or technical school preferred
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management-level position in Food and Beverage or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previousexperience in overall Food & Beverage operations, sales, inventory control, cost control, and food preparation procedures
Previousexperience in foodpurchasingand price negotiations
Excellent knowledge of current culinary and concession trends, presentation, and food quality
Previousexperience in standardizing recipes, plating, and menu costing
ServSafefood, allergen, and alcohol certification
Alcohol awareness certificate and training capabilities
Strong orientation to customer service and ability to work with clients, guests, and staff members
Results oriented with the ability to meet required budgetary goals
Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, planning, written, and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and service oriented
Prior supervisory experiencerequired
Previousexperience working with and overseeing subcontractors and vendors
Computer skills includingproficiencywith Microsoft Office programs
Ability to be creative with buffet presentations andmaintaina quality product
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.While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tomove 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.
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. 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. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact (909)937-3013 for furtherassistance.
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