Food & Beverage Manager

Grand Prairie, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Six Flags Over Texas is a premier amusement and theme park destination located in Arlington, Texas. Renowned for its thrilling rides, entertaining shows, and diverse food and beverage options, Six Flags Over Texas attracts millions of visitors annually. As part of a globally recognized entertainment brand, Six Flags Over Texas is committed to providing a safe, fun, and memorable experience for families and guests of all ages. The park prides itself on its dynamic team environment and dedication to excellence across all departments including Food and Beverage, Entertainment, Operations, and Guest Services. With continuous growth and innovation, Six Flags Over Texas supports career advancement and offers employees numerous opportunities to develop and thrive within the entertainment and hospitality industry.

The Food and Beverage Manager position at Six Flags Over Texas is a critical leadership role responsible for directing and optimizing all aspects of the park's Food and Beverage and Catering operations. Reporting to senior management, this role focuses on driving revenue growth, improving operational efficiencies, managing costs, and ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction in all dining venues. The Manager will oversee employee performance, labor management, inventory controls, and cost of goods to maximize profitability. Additionally, the Food and Beverage Manager plays a key role in strategic planning, fiscal management, and the development and execution of capital projects within the department. This position demands a proactive, results-oriented leader who can motivate a large team, manage complex operations across multiple locations, and contribute to overall park objectives.

This full-time role requires a proactive individual capable of managing a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and park regulations. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence by developing and revising training materials and policies, supporting recruiting and retention efforts, and ensuring staff delivers outstanding guest service aligned with the Six Flags Service Mantra: Friendly, Clean, Fast, Safe Service. This role entails working varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and will include acting leadership as Food and Beverage In-Charge or Park Manager as scheduled. The position offers an opportunity to lead an integral department within one of the largest and most beloved theme parks in the country and help shape memorable guest experiences through top-quality food service operations.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in management or related field or equivalent management experience in food industry
5+ years experience as a theme park supervisor or manager of Culinary Services or restaurant management
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Certification in Safe Food Handling and responsible alcohol service or willingness to obtain within 60 days
Ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical ability to stand and walk for entire shift and lift up to 50 lbs
Valid driver’s license
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience managing large teams and operations
Excellent organizational and delegation skills

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in management or related field or equivalent management experience in food industry
5+ years’ experience as a theme park supervisor/manager of Culinary Services, restaurant management experience, or experience in multi-unit Culinary Services related field
Budget planning experience with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to accomplish goals through motivation, delegation, and effective follow-up
Experience supervising large teams and interfacing with all levels of management
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple operations
Certified in Safe Food Handling and responsible alcohol service (TIPS) or obtain certification within 60-days
Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to stand and walk for entire shift, must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
Must possess a valid driver’s license

Job Duties

Directly manage the activities of employees and oversee the daily operation of the Food and Beverage department
Develop and maintain financial budgets and annual business plans for Food and Beverage operations and prepare and present monthly forecasts as required
Develop, execute, and coordinate capital projects from concept to completion, on time and on budget
Embrace and support global (park-wide) initiatives to drive performance across the park
Develop and revise training materials and operating policies for areas of responsibility
Ensure all Federal, State, Local, and park regulations are being adhered to within areas of responsibility
Closely manage details of P&L by location – revenue, per cap, cost of sales, labor
Support recruiting, hiring and retaining top quality employees to maintain proper staffing levels
Ensure that all employees are aware of and adhere to all Guest Service standards
Develop and promote an entrepreneurial spirit by making recommendations targeting increased sales, profits and Guest service and satisfaction
Interact with internal and external Guests on matters of service recovery
Adhere to all department and company safety policies
Support the Six Flags Service Mantra
Friendly, Clean, Fast, Safe Service
Serve as Food and Beverage in charge (405) and Park Manager (Unit 10), as scheduled