Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Training and Development
Job Description
Legends Global is the world-leading venue management company renowned for producing exceptional live event experiences. With a portfolio that encompasses over 350 venues worldwide, including stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and theaters, Legends Global is recognized for its dedication and unmatched expertise in venue operations and content management. The company continually invests in its growth, resources, and technology to enhance the work environment for its internal team members and to create memorable live experiences for guests. This dedication has established Legends Global as a preeminent management and content partner in the live event industry.
Legends Global currently offers an excellent and immediate opening for the position of Food and Beverage Manager at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. This role is pivotal in overseeing the daily management of the Food and Beverage Department, which includes concession operations, mobile carts, general event catering, culinary services, catering sales, menu development, financial oversight, and budgeting. Reporting directly to the General Manager and Food and Beverage Regional Manager, the Food and Beverage Manager holds a salaried exempt status, reflecting the responsibility and expertise required for this leadership position.
The Food and Beverage Manager at Legends Global is tasked with directing and coordinating the entire food and beverage operation either personally or via subordinate supervisors. Responsibilities include marketing food and beverage services to clients, establishing strict food and beverage controls, fostering positive client relationships, and managing the department's daily personnel operations. The manager develops food and beverage sales projections and budgets for events, conducts sales, inventory, cost, and per capita reporting, purchases and oversees distribution of all products for concessions and catered events, and ensures compliance with sanitation, health department regulations, alcoholic beverage service standards, menu development, and detailed costing.
Additionally, this managerial role involves hiring and training new department employees, anticipating labor needs for both event and non-event days, controlling spoilage and managing costs of sales, inspecting and tasting prepared food to maintain quality standards, and carrying out supervisory responsibilities in line with company policies and legal regulations. The manager addresses employee performance, resolves complaints, works independently with minimal supervision, and interacts effectively with all levels of staff and the public. Flexibility is paramount as the role requires working varied hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and regular business hours.
This position demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail to maintain high service standards and achieve budgetary goals. The ideal candidate will contribute significantly to delivering a high-quality dining experience at one of the world's premier live event venues.
Legends Global currently offers an excellent and immediate opening for the position of Food and Beverage Manager at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. This role is pivotal in overseeing the daily management of the Food and Beverage Department, which includes concession operations, mobile carts, general event catering, culinary services, catering sales, menu development, financial oversight, and budgeting. Reporting directly to the General Manager and Food and Beverage Regional Manager, the Food and Beverage Manager holds a salaried exempt status, reflecting the responsibility and expertise required for this leadership position.
The Food and Beverage Manager at Legends Global is tasked with directing and coordinating the entire food and beverage operation either personally or via subordinate supervisors. Responsibilities include marketing food and beverage services to clients, establishing strict food and beverage controls, fostering positive client relationships, and managing the department's daily personnel operations. The manager develops food and beverage sales projections and budgets for events, conducts sales, inventory, cost, and per capita reporting, purchases and oversees distribution of all products for concessions and catered events, and ensures compliance with sanitation, health department regulations, alcoholic beverage service standards, menu development, and detailed costing.
Additionally, this managerial role involves hiring and training new department employees, anticipating labor needs for both event and non-event days, controlling spoilage and managing costs of sales, inspecting and tasting prepared food to maintain quality standards, and carrying out supervisory responsibilities in line with company policies and legal regulations. The manager addresses employee performance, resolves complaints, works independently with minimal supervision, and interacts effectively with all levels of staff and the public. Flexibility is paramount as the role requires working varied hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and regular business hours.
This position demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail to maintain high service standards and achieve budgetary goals. The ideal candidate will contribute significantly to delivering a high-quality dining experience at one of the world's premier live event venues.
Job Requirements
- 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
- previous experience in overall food and beverage operations, sales, inventory control, cost control, and food preparation procedures
- previous experience in food purchasing and price negotiations
- ServSafe food, allergen, and alcohol certification
- alcohol awareness certificate and training capabilities
- prior supervisory experience required
- computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- ability to be creative with buffet presentations and maintain a quality product
Job 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
- previous experience in overall food and beverage operations, sales, inventory control, cost control, and food preparation procedures
- previous experience in food purchasing and price negotiations
- excellent knowledge of current culinary and concession trends, presentation, and food quality
- previous experience in standardizing recipes, plating, and menu costing
- ServSafe food, 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 experience required
- previous experience working with and overseeing subcontractors and vendors
- computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- ability to be creative with buffet presentations and maintain a quality product
Job Duties
- Marketing food and beverage services to clients and establishing food and beverage controls
- fostering and maintaining positive client relationships
- daily management of food and 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
- ensuring daily concession and 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
- hiring and training new food and 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 to maintain quality standards
- overall direction and coordination of the food and beverage department including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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