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Overview
The Concessions Manager is responsible for the effective management of venue concessions operations including inventory controls, product ordering, training new employees, compliance with alcohol service polices, cleaning, safety, guest service, employee/volunteer training and supervision, warehouse oversight, troubleshooting, closing duties, event planning support, food preparation and production, and any other tasks as assigned. The Concessions Manager must be provide a high level of event oversight, technical proficiency and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth operation of the Concessions Department.
This role will pay a wage of $50,000 to $65,000.
For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
Responsibilities
- Manage, develop, and mentor a staff of part time and full time concessions employees, including initiating employee discipline as required. Responsible for completing documentation of employee performance and attendance issues in accordance with company policy and practice.
- Ensure proper set-up of all concessions locations prior to doors. Set-up duties may include: verifying opening inventory, assigning duties to concession workers (employee/volunteer), ensuring sanitation standards are met, verifying that each location is fully operational, ascertaining levels of food production based upon projected guest attendance has been met; assuring that SL or NFP Stand Leader has followed proper procedures for distribution and handling of cash.
- Provide a high level of oversight and operational expertise resulting in the smooth, efficient and profitable execution of events.
- Manage and run all venue concessions operations before, during and after the event. Duties include staff scheduling, employee check-in, equipment inspection, POS monitoring and troubleshooting, guest complaint resolution, training, food production, clean-up, post-event reconciliation and reporting, and any other duties as assigned by the DFB.
- Train new & current employees with regarding to property procedure & best practices.
- Provide direction and oversight to Concessions Supervisors, Stand Supervisors, Concession Cooks, and Cashiers. Ensure that all State / Federal, OVG Hospitality and IEC policies, procedures and practices are adhered to, including compliance with alcohol distribution / service and food handling / sanitation guidelines, general safety policies and procedures. Report any alcohol service or other compliance issues to DFB immediately.
- Complete post-event evaluations, data compilation, tracking of monetary and product shortages, generating reports; serves as a resource for POS applications and training.
- Ensure work environment is safe and free from harassment or discrimination; immediately address all safety concerns, potential hazards, accidents or incidents. Relays safety/health issues to management immediately.
- Ensure event staff and volunteers are aware of work place expectations; provide on-going assistance, training and mentoring to event staff and volunteers; promote a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative workplace environment by working side-by-side with staff and volunteers; reinforce procedures and practices through repetition; lead by example and provide on-going constructive feedback.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or greater in Culinary Management, Business Management, or related field; along with two or more years’ experience in Concessions Management, other Food & Beverage Management, or related experience.
- Degree requirement may be substituted for four or more years’ experience in Concessions Supervision, Food & Beverage Management or related position.
- Solid working knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft office, POS systems, timekeeping system.
- Ability to oversee a large volume of inventory, order product, and manage high volume sales.
- Experience training new employees and volunteers
- Advanced knowledge of inventory procedures and controls
- Experience ordering product for a high-volume venue or facility
- Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, professional and courteous manner which fosters a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
- Possess thorough working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements, food preparation guidelines, alcohol service policies, safety standards, etc. pertaining to Spectra and IEC concession operations.
- Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality.
- Nationally recognized food service sanitation training course certification preferred
- Nationally recognized alcohol service training course certification preferred