Food and Beverage Manager- Gulfport Sportsplex

The Sports Facilities Companies•Gulfport, MS

About The Position

Gulfport Sportsplex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Gulfport, MS. 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. Gulfport Sportsplex is a member of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) and 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
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the food and beverage industry
Requires good 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 irregular shifts to include nights, weekends, holidays as needed
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time indoors and outdoors
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Facility has intermittent noise

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations
Hire, train, mentor, supervise and evaluate staff
Open and close the Kitchen
Budget and monitor weekly food and labor costs
Monitor quality control and sales
Generate daily and monthly financial reports as well as inventory reports
Manage inventory and order kitchen supplies as necessary
Research new food and beverage products
Create new menu and marketing ideas
Manage supply invoices
Set up vendor accounts
Meet with food vendors and make decisions on products
Communicate with sales representatives and suppliers
Inspect equipment and food deliveries
Coordinate kitchen equipment installation
Evaluate health and safety practices
Record information about inventory and health practices
Handle customer complaints and suggestions
Organize and manage catering
Coordinate with other managers for special events and parties
Complete special projects and daily assignments as directed by General Manager
Responsible for the sale, marketing, coordination, planning, execution and evaluation of all non-tournament special events
Manage special event budget
Ensure that all special events have signed contracts, certificates of insurance and paid deposits prior to arrival
Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards