Food & Beverage Area Manager - Salary: $70,304 /yr
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $70,304.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
flexible schedule
Job Description
The Area Manager, Food and Beverage position is a pivotal role within a dynamic and fast-paced food and beverage division of a large amusement park. This role demands a highly skilled leader who excels in managing multiple food and beverage locations, ensuring operational excellence across the board. The hiring establishment is a prominent amusement park known for offering a variety of entertaining attractions and high-quality dining experiences to its guests. The park's Food and Beverage division plays an essential role in enhancing the overall guest experience by providing exceptional food quality, superior customer service, and maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards.
As an Area Manager, you will be expected to oversee daily operations at multiple locations within the park, manage diverse teams of food and beverage staff, and implement strategies that drive financial success and operational efficiency. This involves supervising staff, coaching and motivating teams to maintain high-performance levels, and enforcing compliance with health and safety regulations. The role requires a hands-on leader who can effectively balance operational management with team development and guest satisfaction.
In addition to leadership and staff management, the role requires the Area Manager to collaborate closely with other departments within the park to support wide-reaching initiatives that enhance both guest experiences and operational productivity. Financial stewardship is another key responsibility, requiring the manager to monitor budgets, control costs, and analyze financial performance to meet revenue and profitability goals.
The position offers an exciting opportunity for professionals in food and beverage management to apply their expertise in a vibrant environment that values service excellence and continuous improvement. It also provides a chance to grow career-wise by taking on extensive managerial responsibilities in a well-established, guest-focused setting. The Area Manager role is full-time and necessitates flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays in alignment with the park's operating hours and guest flow patterns. Overall, this role is crucial for ensuring that all food and beverage outlets under your management consistently deliver memorable dining experiences while maintaining operational and safety standards.
As an Area Manager, you will be expected to oversee daily operations at multiple locations within the park, manage diverse teams of food and beverage staff, and implement strategies that drive financial success and operational efficiency. This involves supervising staff, coaching and motivating teams to maintain high-performance levels, and enforcing compliance with health and safety regulations. The role requires a hands-on leader who can effectively balance operational management with team development and guest satisfaction.
In addition to leadership and staff management, the role requires the Area Manager to collaborate closely with other departments within the park to support wide-reaching initiatives that enhance both guest experiences and operational productivity. Financial stewardship is another key responsibility, requiring the manager to monitor budgets, control costs, and analyze financial performance to meet revenue and profitability goals.
The position offers an exciting opportunity for professionals in food and beverage management to apply their expertise in a vibrant environment that values service excellence and continuous improvement. It also provides a chance to grow career-wise by taking on extensive managerial responsibilities in a well-established, guest-focused setting. The Area Manager role is full-time and necessitates flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays in alignment with the park's operating hours and guest flow patterns. Overall, this role is crucial for ensuring that all food and beverage outlets under your management consistently deliver memorable dining experiences while maintaining operational and safety standards.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 2-4 years in food and beverage management
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Valid California Food Handler’s Card and ServSafe Food Manager Certification required
- ServSafe Alcohol Certification required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must pass background check and drug screening per company policy
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Minimum of 2-4 years in food and beverage management
- 4 years supervisory experience preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Valid California Food Handler’s Card and ServSafe Food Manager Certification required
- ServSafe Alcohol Certification required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Duties
- Supervise and coach food and beverage staff to ensure high performance and guest satisfaction
- Provide training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed
- Create schedules and ensure adequate staffing to meet operational demands
- Foster a positive work environment and enforce departmental standards
- Achieve financial targets including revenue per cap, cost of goods, and labor costs
- Prepare and analyze budgets to meet departmental goals
- Support cost control strategies and monitor financial performance
- Collaborate with leadership to implement revenue-generating initiatives
- Complete required administrative paperwork and documentation
- Maintain effective communication with staff, departments, and leadership
- Respond professionally to calls, emails, and radio communications
- Communicate operational updates and guest feedback to senior leadership
- Other duties as assigned
- Coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse teams to maintain inventory levels
- Establish and monitor par levels to minimize waste and ensure efficient production
- Support catering and in-park foodservice needs
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and budget tracking
- Ensure strict adherence to health department regulations and company sanitation standards
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all food and beverage areas
- Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance needs
- Promote safe food handling practices and enforce safety policies
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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