2026 Food and Beverage Lead

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.90 - $18.00

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a vibrant and dynamic amusement park that offers a variety of food and beverage experiences to visitors from May to September each year. This well-known park attracts a diverse clientele seeking enjoyable dining options alongside thrilling rides and entertainment. The organization prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining high health and safety standards, and fostering a positive workplace culture among its staff. As a leader in the hospitality and entertainment sector, the park continually aims to enhance its food and beverage operations to meet the expectations of its patrons during the busy summer season.

This Food and Beverage Lead role is a vital position within the park's operational team. The incumbent will oversee the daily activities of the food and beverage locations within the park, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery. This is a working leadership role that requires active participation in food preparation and customer service alongside supervisory responsibilities. The working environment will involve both indoor and outdoor settings, frequently exposed to varying summer heat conditions typical during the park's operating months.

The Food and Beverage Lead will be responsible for managing inventory control, conducting regular checks to ensure sufficient stock levels, and supporting fellow supervisors as needed. They will lead a team of food and beverage staff, overseeing food preparation processes while maintaining compliance with quality assurance and health department standards. Attention to detail in record-keeping regarding employees, equipment, and compliance reporting is an essential aspect of this role.

Ideal candidates will display strong customer service and problem-solving skills and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of staff. A proactive approach to working independently within a team is important to encourage a positive team culture, boost productivity, and heighten employee engagement. The role involves ensuring that all equipment is maintained in a safe, working order and that any faults are promptly reported to management.

A passion for food and beverage operations coupled with a dedication to upholding the highest standards in customer service is essential. The Food and Beverage Lead should be enthusiastic about contributing to the overall guest experience by being hands-on with minor food preparation tasks and continuously supporting the facility's policies and procedures.

This position requires the ability to work in hot temperatures for extended periods, with a strong emphasis on hydration and safety. Physical demands include lifting up to 30 pounds, bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching for cleaning duties, using step ladders, and navigating uneven surfaces. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older to qualify.

Pay for this position is competitive and based on the candidate's experience, reflecting the level of expertise and commitment the park seeks for this role. The summer seasonal employment opportunity offers valuable experience in food and beverage management within a uniquely engaging and fast-paced environment. The organization is committed to supporting its employees with training, professional development, and a positive work atmosphere throughout the work season.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent unless waived by HR
  • Food and beverage experience preferred
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Current food handler or manager certificate
  • One year of general operations experience
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Ability to work in high temperatures for long periods while staying hydrated
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, stretch to clean
  • Ability to use step ladders
  • Ability to walk over uneven surfaces

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Food and beverage experience preferred

Job Duties

  • Oversee the operations of food and beverage locations in the park
  • Conduct checks to ensure enough products are available to serve customers
  • Assist in monitoring inventory and inventory control
  • Manage food and beverage staff and oversee food preparation
  • Maintain accurate records of employees, equipment, and compliance reporting
  • Maintain quality assurance procedures to ensure health department and customer service standards
  • Move throughout food and beverage centers to support fellow supervisors and leads
  • Maintain and support facility policies and procedures
  • Communicate effectively with all staff levels
  • Work on own initiative within a team environment
  • Provide strong customer service and problem-solving
  • Exhibit positive team culture and employee engagement
  • Ensure equipment is safe and faults reported
  • Complete minor food preparation tasks
  • Perform other assigned duties

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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