Food & Beverage Manager

Legends Global•Shreveport, LA

62d•Onsite

About The Position

As the world’s leading venue management company and producer of live event experiences, Legions/ASM Global is the preeminent management and content partner with over 350 venues worldwide. Operating and investing in the world’s most important stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and theaters requires unmatched dedication and the most profound expertise. Our focus is YOU! Through investments in growth, resources, and technology we strive to enhance the experience of our internal Team Members and to continue creating amazing live experiences for the guests that we serve. Legions/ASM Global has an excellent and immediate opening for a Food and Beverage Manager. Food and Beverage Manager directs all Food & Beverage activities for events by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Food & Beverage Management or related field preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience in management level position in Food & Beverage or training
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Prior supervisory experience preferred
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge using Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
Ability to work with limited supervision
Ability to interact with all levels of staff including management.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours.

Responsibilities

Establishes client food & beverage and operational needs for the event
Develops menus/themes for the event and establishes pricing for services
Assists in developing work plans including scheduling and ordering, and assigns appropriate duties to subordinates
Oversees Food and Beverage operations during event to ensure client satisfaction and quality control standards
Inspects food service facilities to ensure that equipment and buildings meet requirements of state and local health laws and internal regulations
Assists with creation of Food and Beverage sales projections and budgets for facility events.
Maintains inventory control
Assists with analysis of information concerning facility operation such as daily food sales, patron attendance, and labor costs to prepare budget and to maintain cost control of facility operations
Inspects and tastes prepared foods to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations
Works within guidelines for food and labor costs
Manages employees in the Food & Beverage Department in either Catering, Concessions, or Kitchen.
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of any of the unit.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legions/ASM's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.