Concessions Event Manager

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Concessions Event Manager to oversee food and beverage operations for athletic events at the University of Oregon. The role encompasses hiring and supervising staff and ensuring efficient operations during games. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of supervision experience in food service and must be able to acquire an OLCC service permit.

Benefits include health insurance and various retirement plans, promoting a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Qualifications

• Two years of supervision experience in a food service operation.
• Possession of an OLCC service permit or ability to acquire one.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food and beverage operations for athletic events.
• Hire, train, and supervise temporary staff and volunteers.
• Ensure customer service demands are met during events.

Skills

Supervision experience in food service

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Inventory control expertise

Cash management expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Concessions Event Manager

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Compensation Band: OS-OA03-Fiscal Year2025-2026

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins: July 9, 2026; position open until filled

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department'sprimary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity forstudent-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reachtheir maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is thesteadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics toprovide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helpingthem to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in theirchosen sport. The department has approximately 290 administrative& classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectatorsannually and represents the University of Oregon in athleticcompetition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

The Concessions Event Manager oversees and manages the day‑to‑day food and beverage operations of assigned University of Oregon Athletic Department sporting events, including pre‑event set‑up, working event, and post‑event breakdown. This position will hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate up to 80 temporary part‑time and student employees in order to meet customer service demands and ensure successful staffing of events. This position will also train, schedule, and supervise 40 non‑profit volunteer groups (up to 50 per group) to staff concession stands during all University of Oregon home contests and outside events. This work requires the Concessions Event Manager to be available outside of “normal business hours” on nights and weekends to perform responsibilities. The Concessions Event Manager is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the Intercollegiate Athletics Department, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University of Oregon, Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA.

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of supervision experience in a food service operation.
• Possession of an OLCC service permit or ability to acquire one within 30 days.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, customers, vendors, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational, customer service, and communication skills.
• Expertise in inventory count and control.
• Expertise with cash management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three or more years of successful work experience as a collegiate or professional sports concession manager.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal‑opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541‑346‑5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy‑related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.

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To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/536765