Food & Beverage Manager

Legends Global•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for Food & Beverage Manager for Legends Global/Pinnacle Bank Arena/Pinewood Bowl. The Food & Beverage Manager, in partnership with the other Food & Beverage Managers, oversees the entire Concessions department including the Warehouse. The Food & Beverage Manager will contribute to the growth and profitability of the business, while maintaining a strong working relationship with the clients and guests by ensuring efficient quality service & products.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, & general workplace safety standards with knowledge of Health Department requirements
Demonstrated financial acumen; P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is highly desirable.
Technologically savvy, with high proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs and Clover Sport POS Software
Flexibility, ability to work extended or irregular hours to include nights, early mornings, weekends, & Holidays
Willing to accept change, new procedures, & constructive comments
Self-starter who can work independently and, on several tasks, /projects simultaneously, and who can contribute to functional areas of the business outside of retail operations.
Initiative in identifying and resolving problems timely & effectively.
Strong leadership skills are a must.
Excellent client/guest relationship management skills
Must have professional demeanor and attitude.
Must be professional with confidential information regarding any aspects of the company or staff.
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 manage several direct reports.
Ability to adhere to Legend’s Inventory control policies and procedures.
Willingness to help and assist where needed throughout entire F&B Department.
Lancaster County Food Manager permit, within 30 days of employment.
Serv Safe Manager, Alcohol and Allergen Certification within 30 days of employment.
Desire for self-development and ability to learn and grow within the department.
Bachelor’s degree or Minimum of four years of experience in the hospitality industry
Minimum of two years of previous leadership experience within a sports & entertainment venue of significant size/scope
Strong knowledge with Clover Sport POS, inventory software & IT processes
Strong financial acumen; analytical & detail oriented
Serv-Safe Manager, Alcohol, and Allergen certified.
Ability to stand & walk for long periods of time.
Sitting in a small office environment for extended period.
Data entry on the computer keyboard with repetitive hand/finger motions.
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Walking, bending, lifting, reaching, and repetitive motions for an extended period.
Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Inventory control preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversees concessions and warehouse associates including developing, promoting, corrective counseling, mentoring, evaluating performance, and providing positive and constructive feedback to improve overall performance.
Sets Inventory levels and creates recs in the warehouse, concession stands, portables, bars and kiosks.
Orders product for events; inspects and accepts deliveries for quality and accuracy.
Maintains existing programs and develops new creative concepts that ensure the highest quality of food and beverage service.
Works with the Executive Chef & Senior Food & Beverage Manager to ensure the highest quality F&B standards are met.
Oversee prices & portions for products and services within approved profit plan guidelines.
Works with the F&B team to ensure that all stands are visually appealing, well lit, with accurate signage. Product at stands and bars must be displayed in the most appropriate way in accordance with the best-in-class industry standards.
Study current trends in the industry to understand the most up to date service standards and bring that knowledge to the team to constantly update and improve the operation.
Ensure proper repair & maintenance schedule of food and beverage service equipment (Altum Asset Essentials); report plans to replace, remodel equipment, & facilities submitted quarterly to the Director of Food & Beverage
Responsible for all aspects of operations to include permanent stands, portable carts, bars, kiosks, and warehouse.
Responsible for maximizing sales by ensuring that guests receive an exceptional overall experience and that service expectations are met or exceeded within all unit outlets.
Responsible for MBWA “Management by Walking Around” during events to adjust the operation and interact with the staff & guests.
Coordinate the End of Month inventory process with the Senior Food & Beverage Manager . This includes entering inventory counts, reviewing discrepancies, and spot check recounts.
Works with Senior Food & Beverage Manager to actively attract Concessions Staff and NPO groups and assign positions during events as well as close out events.
Works with Senior F ood & Beverage Manager in recruiting, training, and staffing all concessions and warehouse areas.
Works with Senior F ood & Beverage Manager to maintain staff training manual including SOPs.
Share responsibility with other Food and Beverage Managers to work within our computer systems to create sales documents, input inventory, code payroll, open and close events in the POS system, work with Humanity on staffing, create POs within our systems, and generally provide the Director of Food and Beverage with any required documents or other similar electronic reporting.
Complies with local Health Department and Legends safe Beverage regulations.
Ensure all Legends policies and procedures are followed by all staff.
Provide excellent customer service to all clients and vendors.
Shares supervision of Concessions Staff & Supervisors with Senior Food & Beverage Manager
Carries out management & supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legend’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.