Assistant Food & Beverage Manager | Full-Time | Owensboro Convention Center

Oak View Group; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Oak View Group in Owensboro, Kentucky seeks an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager to support daily operations across multiple event venues. You will help oversee banquets, catering, concessions, and special events, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, efficiency, and compliance with health and safety standards.

The role requires leadership for event staff, inventory control, cash handling, and coordination with event management, culinary, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food and beverage operations
• Experience supervising employees
• Strong customer service in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Assist the Food & Beverage Manager with planning, coordination, and execution of services for banquets, catering, concessions, meetings, and special events.
• Oversee daily F&B operations to ensure efficient service, quality, and guest satisfaction.
• Act as on-site manager for designated events, leading F&B staff.
• Coordinate setup/breakdown of buffets, banquets, linens, dishware, and service equipment.
• Ensure service areas are stocked, clean, and operational before, during, and after events.
• Support cash handling, POS transactions, and end-of-event reporting.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Team supervision

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Oak View Group is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager supports the Food & Beverage Manager in overseeing the daily operations and successful execution of food and beverage services across multiple event venues. This position assists with managing and coordinating the banquet, catering, concession, and special event operations while ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational efficiency, and compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations.

This role pays an annual salary of $45,000 - $52,000.

Benefits for Full-Time Roles

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

About The Venue

Western Kentucky’s award-winning venue—the Owensboro Convention Center– is a full-service facility overlooking the scenic Ohio River in revitalized downtown Owensboro, Kentucky. The multi-purpose center boasts just under 102,000 sq. ft. of available space, including a 44,000+ sq. ft. exhibition hall, the 8,900+ sq. ft. Kentucky Legend® Pier outside over the scenic Ohio River, and additional ballroom, meeting, and pre-function space. The Sportscenter, one of Owensboro’s most historic buildings, opened in 1949. It is a multi-purpose, 5,000-seat arena that hosts concerts, sporting events, graduations, trade shows, meetings, and receptions. The Bluegrass Fieldhouse is an 88,000-square-foot climate-controlled indoor sports and events facility in Western Kentucky with the flexibility to host local, regional, and national events across numerous sports.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Food & Beverage Manager with the planning, coordination, and execution of food and beverage services for banquets, catered events, concessions, meetings, and special events.
• Assist with overseeing daily food and beverage operations as assigned, ensuring efficient service, product quality, and guest satisfaction.
• Serve as the on-site manager for designated events, providing leadership and guidance to food and beverage personnel.
• Coordinate event setup and breakdown, including buffet stations, banquet tables, linens, dishware, glassware, silverware, concession stands, and service equipment.
• Ensure food and beverage service areas are properly stocked, organized, clean, and operational before, during, and after events.
• Assist with serving food and beverages, replenishing buffet stations, and supporting concession operations as business demands require.
• Coordinate with event management, culinary, and operations personnel to ensure event requirements and client expectations are met.
• Assist with scheduling, training, and supervising part-time and event-based food and beverage employees based on event requirements and anticipated attendance.
• Monitor employee performance during events and provide coaching and constructive feedback as needed.
• Support the Food & Beverage Manager in managing labor expenses through efficient staffing and scheduling practices.
• Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment that encourages accountability, cooperation, and excellent guest service.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining food, beverage, and operating supply inventories, including conducting routine inventory counts.
• Support product ordering, receiving, stocking, and proper storage to ensure adequate supplies for scheduled events.
• Assist with cash handling procedures, point-of-sale transactions, cash reconciliation, and end-of-event financial reporting.
• Ensure food and beverage operations comply with applicable health department regulations, food safety requirements, and company sanitation standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable alcoholic beverage regulations, including age verification and responsible alcohol service.
• Promote a safe working environment by ensuring employees follow established safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with venue management and other departments regarding event needs, staffing requirements, and operational concerns.
• Maintain excellent attendance and dependability, including the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the event schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the Food & Beverage department and overall venue operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food and beverage operations, preferably in a banquet, catering, restaurant, concessions, or event venue environment.
• Previous experience managing, supervising, training, or providing leadership to employees is preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, coworkers, management, clients, vendors, and guests.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and resolve operational challenges.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and responsible alcohol service.
• Ability to accurately handle cash, process transactions, and perform basic financial reconciliations.
• Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations, including percentages, inventory counts, and sales transactions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on event demands.
• Demonstrated dependability, strong work ethic, and commitment to teamwork.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.