Food and Beverage Manager

This role is offered by a dynamic food and beverage organization specializing in event management and catering services. The company has established a reputation for excellence in delivering outstanding food and beverage experiences at festivals, large-scale events, and catering functions. Operating within a fast-paced and vibrant environment, the company is known for its strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Their team is composed of dedicated professionals focused on delivering seamless event experiences through meticulous planning, superior service, and innovative operational strategies. The organization supports growth and provides career development opportunities for employees passionate about the food and beverage and events industry.

The Food and Beverage Project Manager plays a critical role within this company, responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all food and beverage event projects from conception to completion. Reporting directly to the Food and Beverage Director, this position focuses heavily on staffing, logistics, and pre-event planning to ensure each event runs smoothly, on schedule, and within budget. The F&B Project Manager’s responsibilities include translating program goals into detailed action plans that apply to bars, concessions, VIP services, and sponsor areas, paying special attention to layouts, staffing models, and service workflows.

The role demands close collaboration cross-functionally with teams such as operations, vendors, production, finance, and sponsors to align all aspects of event execution including site plans, infrastructure, menus, and service standards. The manager is charged with building comprehensive event timelines and checklists, tracking dependencies like deliveries, staffing, permits, and build and strike processes, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks. Documentation accuracy is paramount; the manager drafts and maintains production schedules, staffing plans, inventory lists, and signage requirements, ensuring clarity and version control.

Budget management forms a key part of the role, tracking quotes, purchase orders, and expenses related to staffing, rentals, products, and services, while reconciling vendor invoices and labor costs to agreed targets. Vendor and supplier coordination is crucial to guarantee the timely and correct on-site delivery, setup, and strike activities. The manager partners with the Director to determine balanced staffing counts and roles, adapting plans based on sales projections and event changes, and manages all staffing logistics including scheduling, check-ins, credentials, and team briefings.

Compliance with licensing, health, and safety requirements is strictly enforced through incorporation into event layouts, staffing, and standard operating procedures. The Project Manager leads on-site execution, managing timelines, coordinating teams and vendors, resolving operational issues, and upholding service standards throughout events. After each event, the manager captures and reports comprehensive post-event data including staffing performance, sales outcomes, throughput, service issues, and logistical insights to support continual improvement and forecasting.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 annually and requires working in person under dynamic outdoor conditions, reflecting the fast-paced, high energy nature of event environments. It offers dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance benefits, underscoring the company’s commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance. The F&B Project Manager role is ideal for professionals with a passion for food and beverage service within large-format events who desire a leadership position with significant impact and responsibility in event operations and project management.