Manager, Food and Beverage Concession Operations

Fédération Internationale de Football Association; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 1,101,000 - 1,469,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading sports organization in Mexico is seeking a Manager for Food and Beverage Concession Operations. The successful candidate will oversee the integration and delivery of food and beverage services at events. They will manage relationships with various stakeholders and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess at least 5 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree. The position offers a chance to contribute to a high-profile international event.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food & beverage concessions management.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to perform in high-pressure environments.

Responsabilidades

• Manage operational delivery of Commercial Partner products.
• Oversee planning and execution of food and beverage services.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and oversee signage installation.

Conocimientos

Food and beverage industry knowledge

Project management

Operational management

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree or similar

Descripción del empleo

Manager, Food and Beverage Concession Operations

Application Deadline: 31 January 2026

Department: Commercial & Marketing

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Mexico

Description

We govern the beautiful game and ensure it's run with transparency and integrity.

Join our team and support us on our mission.

Reporting organisationally to the Head of Rights Delivery and Licensing, the Food and Beverage Concessions Operations Manager will coordinate the development and performance of the Food & Beverage Concessionaire program between various Stakeholders including stadium appointed F&B Concessionaire and FIFA Commercial Partners. The objective is to implement and deliver successfully the FIFA Commercial Partners’ exclusive F&B rights.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:

• Manage the integration and operational delivery of Commercial Partner products and services within the FIFA Public Food & Beverage Concessionaire Program across official venues.
• Collaborate with F&B concessionaires, stadium officials, authorities, and stakeholders to plan and execute services, including permanent and temporary infrastructure preparation.
• Coordinate with the signage team to oversee installation of all signage elements related to the F&B Concessionaire Program.
• Plan, oversee, and ensure the implementation of Commercial Partners’ F&B agreements, including rights, obligations, and exclusivity requirements (clean site policy).
• Lead and support stadium inspections, operational visits, and ensure commercial requirements are met in F&B concession operations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Partners, managing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining expectations throughout event delivery.
• Prepare reports, guidelines, presentations, and tournament debriefs, highlighting progress, achievements, challenges, and recommendations for future events.

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.

We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

• Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of education
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in the food & beverage/catering industry, in food & beverage concessions / fast-food outlets operational management and in project infrastructure management.
• Knowledge of public event Food & Beverage industry, of basic utilities requirements, especially for food & beverage concessions (electricity, water supply, etc), of food safety and hygienic requirements for food & beverage concessions operation and in the dressing & signage area.
• Ability to adopt a strategic view, take decisions, act promptly, operate in a high pressure and fast paced environment.

We will only consider CVs submitted in English.

About FWC2026

The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.