Food and Beverage Manager

Legends Global•Concord, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

As the world’s leading venue management company and producer of live event experiences, Legends 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. Legends Global has an excellent and immediate opening for a Manager of Food and Beverage at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. This position is responsible for daily management of the Food and Beverage Department to include concessions, mobile carts, general event catering, culinary, catering sales, menu development, financials, and budgets. The Manager of Food & Beverage directs and coordinates the entire food and beverage operation by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management-level position in Food and Beverage or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous experience in overall Food & Beverage operations, sales, inventory control, cost control, and food preparation procedures
Previous experience in food purchasing and price negotiations
Excellent knowledge of current culinary and concession trends, presentation, and food quality
Previous experience in standardizing recipes, plating, and menu costing
ServSafe food, allergen, and alcohol certification
Alcohol awareness certificate and training capabilities
Strong orientation to customer service and ability to work with clients, guests, and staff members
Results oriented with the ability to meet required budgetary goals
Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, planning, written, and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and service oriented
Prior supervisory experience
Previous experience working with and overseeing subcontractors and vendors
Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Ability to be creative with buffet presentations and maintain a quality product

Nice To Haves

Certificate or degree from an accredited culinary school, college, or technical school preferred

Responsibilities

Marketing food and beverage services to clients and establishing food and beverage controls
Fostering and maintaining positive client relationships
Daily management of Food & Beverage Department operations and personnel
Creating food and beverage sales projections and budgets for facility events
Sales, inventory, cost, and per capita reporting for each event and ongoing fiscal reporting
Purchasing and overseeing distribution of all products for concession outlets and catered events
Daily concession/catering food and beverage compliance and service concerns such as sanitation/health department regulations, alcoholic beverage service guidelines and standards, menu development, and detailed costing for menu items and events
Hiring and training new Food & Beverage Department employees; anticipating and scheduling labor needs for event and non-event days
Controlling spoilage and other costs of sales
Inspecting and tasting prepared food to maintain quality standards
Overall direction and coordination of the Food and Beverage Department.
Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legends Global’s policies and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Working with limited supervision and interacting with all levels of staff and the public
Working flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hours