Food and Beverage Director - Middlesex County (NJ) Sports Complex

The Sports Facilities Companies • Edison, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Middlesex County (NJ) Sports Complex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Middlesex, NJ. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Middlesex County (NJ) Sports Complex is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC was awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• 5-7 years of food & beverage management experience (including bar operations and catering)
• 3-5 years of food & beverage budget management experience
• ServSafe Alcohol and Manager Certifications are required (can be obtained within 90 days)
• TIPS Certification is required (can be obtained within 90 days)
• Requires strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment
• Must be able to work under pressure and be decisive
• Ability to motivate Team Members
• Ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks
• Must be able to work well in a team setting
• Must have strong mathematical skills
• Must be able to work extensive hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Nice To Haves

• Proven success of effective management strategy and performance in a high-volume concessions, bar, and catering environment
• Excellent knowledge of food cost, pricing, and profit margin food & beverage analysis
• Extensive management, training, and Team Member development experience
• Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and concessions/bar/catering execution
• Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency
• Proven ability to evaluate team member performance based on established KPI's

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual Food & Beverage strategic plan that includes budget, margin, menu mix, customer experience expectations, and KPI's
• Successfully direct all aspects of the complex's food and beverage operations and strategy
• Provide strategic quality control for all product inventory management processes
• Provide strategic direction and input in all food & beverage marketing initiatives that focus on driving sales
• Provide strategic oversight in all Concessions Team Member training processes
• Effectively train and develop all alcoholic beverage servers
• Actively monitor food and alcohol product costs relating to menu pricing, margin KPI's, and product sales
• Develop and maintain bar menus that help achieve budget and plan KPI's while enhancing the guest experience at the park
• Use stakeholder feedback to identify operational/service trends and implement strategic initiatives that improve the client/customer experience
• Consistently execute quality control checks for Guest 1st service standards, product quality, transaction times, menu accuracy, and health inspection compliance
• Effectively collaborate with all applicable departments to maximize sales, ensure operational alignment, provide applicable support, retain clients, and continuously improve the guest experience
• Serve on the facility's leadership team
• Serve as the Manager on Duty (MOD) when scheduled
• Additional duties as assigned by the General Manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed