Concessions Manager | Mesa Complex

ASM Global•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Concessions Manager is responsible for leading all food and beverage concession operations at Mesa Convention Center, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and strong financial performance. This role oversees concession staff, inventory management, product quality, purchasing, and event-day execution while maintaining cost controls and profitability goals. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a passion for hospitality, strong business acumen, and the ability to develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced event environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university
1 to 2 years related experience and/or training
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous management experience in a similar venue
Demonstrated ability to control costs, generate increased revenue and manage accounts payable/receivable and financial reporting
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to train workers in preparation and cooking of foods to ensure high quality, efficient and profitable food service.
Ability to manage several direct reports
Knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

Supervises the concessions employees in the preparation and service of food and refreshments, as well as clean-up
Assists in the training of concessions employees engaged in the preparing and cooking foods to ensure high quality, efficient and profitable food service.
Purchases refreshments, according to anticipated demand and familiarity with public taste in food and beverages.
Directs storage, preparation, and serving of refreshments by other workers at refreshment stand or circulating throughout audience.
Assigns concessions workers to locations.
Tabulates receipts and balances accounts.
Inventories supplies on hand at end of each day or other designated period.
Works within guidelines for food and labor costs.