Title Assistant General Manager | Full-Time | University of Kansas Athletics

Oak View Group (OVG) is a global leader in the premium live entertainment infrastructure and services sector. Established in 2015, the company has rapidly developed a prestigious platform that encompasses venue development, management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. OVG boasts ownership and management of a collection of seven world-class venues and extends its services across a diverse roster that includes iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. With its headquarters located in Lawrence, Kansas, Oak View Group plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of live entertainment experiences worldwide through innovation, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships.

This listing is for the position of Assistant General Manager within the University of Kansas Athletics food and beverage management team, directly affiliated with Oak View Group. This is a full-time, regular employment opportunity based at 1651 Naismith Drive, Lawrence, Kansas, with a competitive annual salary range of $75,000 to $85,000. The Assistant General Manager role is integral to supporting the General Manager in ensuring efficient, professional, and profitable operations of the venue. The position demands a proactive and hands-on approach to managing catering and concession services, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards such as state and federal labor laws, sanitation, food safety, and alcohol service regulations.

The Assistant General Manager is tasked with overseeing a combination of full-time, part-time, and hourly employees across various departments. This includes actively supervising, coaching, counseling, directing, training, and mentoring staff to meet company quality standards and foster a positive and cooperative work environment. The role requires independent decision-making authority to initiate and authorize employment actions such as hiring, termination, discipline, and promotions. Additionally, the Assistant General Manager plays a critical role in managing employee relations, contributing to a harmonious and compliant workplace.

This position requires an individual with excellent attendance, availability for a variable event-driven schedule including evenings and weekends, and the ability to present themselves professionally. The successful candidate must possess outstanding interpersonal skills and be self-directed with strong management capabilities. Responsibilities encompass assisting in the management of all aspects of catered events, ensuring compliance with alcohol service policies, monitoring financial performance by generating and reviewing reports like budgets and profit and loss statements, resolving conflicts, and leading the development of a strong management team.

The Assistant General Manager will also engage in contract review and amendments, oversee scheduling and labor allocation, analyze ticket sales data for staffing projections, manage inventory cost control and menu planning, and maintain relationships with show managers, suppliers, vendors, and the public. This role demands familiarity with point of sale systems, timekeeping software, and the ability to handle cash management accurately and responsibly.

Comprehensive benefits accompany this full-time position, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with matching, and paid time off which includes vacation, sick days, and eleven holidays per year. Oak View Group emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace environment that reflects and celebrates the diverse communities it serves. The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on legally recognized bases.