Assistant General Manager of Concessions - Wake Forest University

Proof of the Pudding is a distinguished, award-winning catering company recognized throughout the Southeast for its commitment to crafting high-quality culinary concepts from scratch. Established as a leader in the food and beverage industry, the company has built a solid reputation by focusing on delivering exceptional dining experiences tailored to various events and clientele. The company’s dedication to excellence is reflected in its expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services, a venture that elevates concession offerings and premium food and beverage services to collegiate stadiums, professional golf tournaments, international boat shows, professional sports teams, and more. This expansion underscores Proof of the Pudding's ability to adapt and innovate while maintaining the essence of high-quality service for diverse and large-scale events.

The opportunity to join Proof of the Pudding as an Assistant Concessions General Manager is ideal for professionals looking to leverage their experience in large-scale concessions operations within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This full-time salaried position, offering a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $70,000, is based at Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The role provides a unique chance to be deeply involved in the planning, management, and execution of food and beverage concessions across multiple sporting and special events, such as football, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, concerts, and band competitions. The Assistant Concessions General Manager will be instrumental in ensuring each event is delivered flawlessly from preparation through clean-up.

This leadership position calls for a hands-on leader who emphasizes team development, mentorship, and open communication across multiple departments including sales, operations, concessions, and culinary teams. The role’s responsibilities include managing staff, logistics, vendor relations, and ensuring compliance with sanitation and food safety standards aligned with both legal requirements and company policies. The successful candidate will also play a key role in hiring and onboarding new employees, maintaining uniform standards and workplace culture, and overseeing warehouse inventory and ordering processes.

The work environment combines office tasks and active event management, requiring physical stamina and the ability to navigate indoor and outdoor venues across campus. In addition to a rewarding day-to-day role, Proof of the Pudding offers its full-time employees valuable benefits including basic life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability coverage, and optional medical, dental, vision, and various voluntary insurance plans. Committed to diversity and inclusion, Proof of the Pudding ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics, fostering a welcoming and respectful workplace for all.