Food & Beverage Manager

Celebration Cinema Rivertown, located in Grandville, Michigan, is a prominent entertainment establishment dedicated to providing exceptional movie-going experiences. As a well-established cinema chain, Celebration Cinema prides itself on creating a welcoming environment where story happens and every guest interaction matters. The company embraces a culture founded on core values such as Service, Trust, Empathy, Playfulness, and Courage. These values foster a workplace atmosphere that is meaningful, collaborative, and enjoyable, ensuring that employees are empowered to deliver celebrated service and craft memorable guest experiences. Celebration Cinema Rivertown focuses on more than just showing movies; it is about creating lasting memories through every detail, interaction, and moment shared in the theatre. Their commitment to genuine hospitality and top-notch service makes the cinema a beloved community destination.

The Food & Beverage Manager role at Celebration Cinema Rivertown is a vibrant leadership position designed for experienced and enthusiastic professionals who have a passion for great food, drinks, and outstanding hospitality. This role is integral to balancing operational excellence with an engaging and fun environment. The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of food and beverage operations with a distinctive focus on guest experience, product quality, and consistency. This includes managing inventory and food costs, ensuring proper storage, maintaining concession, bar, and kitchen spaces, and enforcing food safety and alcohol awareness standards. They also manage event planning for private and public group gatherings, review financial and operational reports, and support daily theatre operations, including serving as Theatre Manager-in-Charge when required.

Leadership is a cornerstone of this role. The manager is expected to train, coach, and lead diverse teams to deliver the exceptional standards of Celebrated Service that define the brand. This involves delegating responsibilities effectively, providing constructive feedback and motivation, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture, and upholding all safety, sanitation, security, and compliance regulations. The manager also plays an important part in staff hiring and onboarding processes. To succeed in this dynamic and guest-facing environment, candidates should possess strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Prior experience in restaurant and/or theatre management is preferred, along with certifications such as TIPS and ServSafe Food and Allergen Certification.

Celebration Cinema Rivertown values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. The benefits package supports both personal and professional well-being, offering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, 401(k), and more. Employees also enjoy unique perks such as discounted concessions and complimentary movies, enhancing the overall work experience. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality hospitality in an exciting and fast-paced entertainment environment, this Food & Beverage Manager position offers an excellent opportunity to lead and make a meaningful impact within a community-focused cinema company.