Food & Beverage Manager ONT Field

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. With a network spanning 450 venues worldwide, hosting approximately 20,000 events annually and entertaining 165 million guests, Legends Global is a leader in delivering fully integrated premium services across the live event and venue management industry. Their white-label approach ensures partners remain front and center by providing expert feasibility consulting, owner representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, along with content and booking management for world-class live events. The organization fosters a culture driven by respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. Legends Global is fiercely committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace where every employee is encouraged to be authentic, make a tangible impact, and grow their career. The company values unity and teamwork as fundamental to its repeated successes and encourages candidates who thrive in a high-performing, team-oriented environment to join their winning formula.

The Food and Beverage (F&B) Manager role, located at the ONT Field in Ontario, California, reports directly to the Director of Food & Beverage. This is a salaried, exempt position with an annual compensation ranging from $73,000 to $76,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package. The primary responsibility involves ensuring an elevated guest experience by overseeing all hospitality operations across the venue's food and beverage areas. The role demands leadership in managing day-of event fulfillment, including event setup, staff supervision, and guest interaction, ensuring seamless delivery of services in concessions, premium spaces, suites, loge boxes, VIP clubs, and backstage/VIP areas. Collaboration is crucial, working closely with the Premium Sales Manager and Event Manager to guarantee that client expectations and event-day logistics are executed flawlessly.

The F&B Manager is accountable for all Front-of-House team members assigned to the venue(s), leading operational controls to maximize efficiency and profitability while managing budgets related to revenue, food costs, expenses, headcount, and overall profit margins. Responsibilities extend to training programs aligned with Legends Global’s brand standards to cultivate service excellence and strong product knowledge among team members. The manager actively monitors customer satisfaction during events, promptly resolving any guest concerns with professionalism. Additionally, the role involves reviewing monthly financial performance, addressing variances with corrective action plans when necessary, collaborating with the venue Chef and Sales Manager on menu development to maintain guest appeal while controlling food costs, and ensuring proper inventory management to prevent waste or loss.

The F&B Manager oversees venue cleanliness, sanitation, and safety compliance per regulatory standards and coordinates with facilities teams to maintain and repair equipment as needed. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, and involves physical activities such as walking long distances, lifting loads up to 50 pounds, and pushing/pulling doors. A professional appearance and demeanor, excellent communication skills, positive attitude, strong customer service orientation, and a commitment to quality and safety are essential attributes for this role. Legends Global values candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, Business Administration, or a related field, with 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in food and beverage or hospitality operations, including supervisory roles. Candidates must also obtain SERV Safe or Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a crucial contributor in a renowned global organization recognized for hosting premier live events with an emphasis on excellence in guest service and operational effectiveness.