General Manager - Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

PROOF OF THE PUDDING • Perry, GA

1d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Proof of the Pudding is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the day-to-day food service operation at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, Georgia. The Agricenter is a multi-purpose event facility hosting events, exhibitions, conventions, livestock shows, concerts, and community activities throughout the year. The role leads concessions and beverage service for scheduled events and requires a hands-on leader focused on team development, operational execution, and financial performance.

The position combines office work with event operations. Office duties include computer use, interdepartmental meetings and communications, and sorting and filing paperwork. Events may take place outdoors and involve moving between temporary structures, buildings, and different terrains. The role includes travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Hospitality, Management, or a culinary-related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in sports and entertainment hospitality operations, event coordination, operations supervision, or equivalent.
• Experience in a high-volume events venue.
• Team-oriented and well organized, with strong computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Interpersonal skills and demeanor necessary to maintain a safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
• Must live near or be willing to relocate to Perry, Georgia.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Strong customer service skills and a desire to exceed client needs.
• Knowledge of food and beverage operations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of POS systems, especially Square.

Responsibilities

• Manage full P&L accountability, including budgeting, forecasting, expense control, and financial performance analysis.
• Manage concessions and beverage operations for year-round scheduled events, including POS installation, operational planning, ordering and receiving, inventory, onsite setup, event execution, and breakdown.
• Supervise the preparation and service of food and refreshments.
• Coordinate logistics and facilitate operational needs for third-party vendors.
• Lead POS maintenance, management, and distribution.
• Maintain bar policies and procedures and ensure bartenders understand venue policies.
• Lead the concessions team, including managers, supervisors, and frontline staff; oversee hiring, training, coaching, and corrective action while fostering an engaged, high-performing team culture.
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and evaluate performance against expectations, data, and metrics.
• Oversee pre-shift meetings and manage the staff scheduled to run concessions at each event.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations, securing revenues, and maintaining security systems.
• Organize frequent meetings and maintain open communication with sales, operations, and culinary teams.
• Participate in interviewing employees, develop talent at all levels, and coach organizational leaders.
• Maintain an open-door policy for employee grievances or dissatisfaction; document, address, and escalate concerns appropriately and promptly.
• Build strategic partnerships with clients, vendors, agencies, venue partners, and other professional business contacts.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Basic Life and AD&D insurance at no cost to eligible full-time employees.
• Long-term disability coverage at no cost to eligible full-time employees.
• Eligible full-time employees may enroll in optional medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
• Eligible full-time employees may enroll in short-term disability, voluntary accident, voluntary critical illness, and voluntary hospitality indemnity coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree