Food & Beverage Catering Assistant Manager

The hiring establishment is a leading entertainment and hospitality company specializing in theme parks and water parks, offering dynamic food and beverage services across multiple quick-serve locations and catered venues within the park. Renowned for delivering an immersive guest experience, the company prides itself on its commitment to outstanding food quality, fast and friendly service, and exceptional operational standards. Operating year-round and offering full-time employment, this organization values leadership, innovation, and excellence in hospitality, adapting to the needs of a diverse and highly trafficked environment. With a management-level position on offer, the company emphasizes the development of seasonal leaders and collaborative cross-functional partnerships that include Culinary, Maintenance, Human Resources, Finance, Group Sales, and Events teams. This holistic approach ensures seamless operations and memorable experiences for guests.

The role of Area Manager, Food & Beverage (Catering and In-Park) encompasses overseeing the daily operations and long-term performance of a portfolio of quick-serve food locations and catering venues. This position is critical in ensuring that all sites are well-prepared to serve guests with consistency and excellence while maintaining labor and cost targets. The Area Manager is responsible for the management and development of staff, including leading, coaching, and fostering a culture of performance among seasonal leaders and supervisors. Moreover, the Area Manager plans and executes catered events, seasonal promotions, and other revenue-driving programs in close partnership with various departments, enhancing both guest satisfaction and business results.

Operational responsibilities extend to maintaining food safety compliance with local and state health codes, including ServSafe standards and company sanitation policies. This role also actively manages inventory, waste, portion control, cost performance, and labor scheduling to uphold operational efficiency. A vital part of the job includes championing equipment readiness and coordinating maintenance efforts to minimize downtime. An eye for detail is needed to ensure accurate setup of point-of-sale systems and crew adherence to menus and price changes.

Success in this role is measured through key performance indicators such as guest satisfaction scores, speed of service, food safety audits, revenue growth, and cost control metrics. The ability to analyze data and drive continuous improvement initiatives is essential. The Area Manager is also expected to respond to guest feedback proactively, turning insights into effective corrective actions. Flexibility in scheduling is required to cover a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, and peak event periods. The role offers a competitive salary with benefits such as three weeks of paid vacation increasing with tenure, several medical coverage options, 401K match, free entry to all parks and water parks, complementary tickets for friends and family, discounts on food and merchandise, and full-time associate events and gatherings.

This full-time, year-round management position offers an exciting opportunity for experienced food and beverage leaders passionate about delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment. It combines operational leadership with strategic event execution and team development, providing a rewarding career path within a celebrated entertainment company known for its high standards and commitment to quality.