Concessions Manager

ASM Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Concessions Manager for Etihad Park in NYCFC. You will oversee daily food and beverage service operations, lead event planning, and collaborate with culinary teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, inventory control, cost management, and adherence to service standards. Flex hours include nights, weekends, and holidays; compensation aligns with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control and cost management.
• Strong knowledge of menu development and costing.
• Experience with financial reporting and P&L analysis.
• Labor forecasting experience and staffing planning.
• Food service or hospitality management background.
• Certification or licensure in food handling and alcohol service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food and beverage service operations across the venue.
• Collaborate with sales and culinary teams to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Manage staff scheduling, training, and adherence to service standards.
• Monitor cost controls, inventory, and vendor relations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol policies.
• Prepare periodic financial and operational reports for leadership.

Skills

Inventory control

Cost management

Menu development

Financial reporting

P&L awareness

Labor forecasting

Food service knowledge

Leadership

HR training

Education

Associate degree in Food Service

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Concessions Manager

Etihad Park – Willets Point, Queens, NY

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partnertothe world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated suite of premium services through a white-label model that keeps our partners front and center — from feasibility and project development to sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and world-class content and booking.

With a global network of more than 450 venues, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually, Legends Global brings unmatched scale,expertise, and connectivity to help our partners grow. The Legends Global Way guides how weoperate: Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win — shared success, repeatable systems, connected solutions, unstoppable teams, and wins that are earned every day.

About the Role

The Concessions Manager oversees the daily food and beverage service operation throughout the venue and makes independent decisions with guidance from the Director of Operations and General Manager. The Concessions Manager consistently exercises attention to detail and accuracy, and promotes professionalism, enthusiasm, and creativity to ensure the best guest experience possible.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES)

• Leading the event planning process.Understanding eventlogisticsand event specifications, directing set-up, designing floor plans, andseekingand resolving gaps in planning.
• Collaborating with the sales team toestablishand maintain effective client relations and guest satisfaction.Investigating internal and external complaintsregardingtheconcessions ofoperation and promptly providing satisfactory solutions.
• Collaborating with the culinary team to provide well-presented, well-received meal choices.Creating and costing-out menus.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed on botheventsand non-event days.i.e.Catering, Premium Department.
• Maintaining and updating a master event order book and communicating the events to theconcessions ofstaff during regular meetings and pre-meal meetings.
• Purchasing andproperly storing/securing, and preparing food, beverages (including alcohol), and related products.
• Purchasing/renting andproperly storingandmaintainingconcessions equipment and service items
• Ensuring an aesthetically appealing event and well-maintained stands.Introducingconcessions,trends,and upselling services where possible.
• Managing the pre-event preparation process.Delegating work tothe concessionsofsupervisors/team leadersisnecessary.
• Enforceconcessions ofservice standards, policies, and procedures. Implementing consistent quality control procedures.Adhering to Alcohol Service Policies and Procedures.
• Monitoring and strictly enforcing POS procedures.Frequently auditing receipts.
• Providing supervision and consistent presence during events;observingconcessions ofservice and monitoring service delivery; proactively addressing issues and gaps in service.
• Promoting front-of-the-house and back-of-house teamwork.
• Managing a smooth event breakdown process.
• Contributing to daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements.
• Upholding cost of sale goals through management of consumption reports, stand sheets, perpetual inventory, employee meal reports, and spoilagereports.
• Maintainingappropriate inventorylevels and exercising cost-effective purchasing habits.
• Conducting labor forecasts and ensuring an adequatenumberof staff on hand for events.
• Creating andmaintaininga reliable schedule for hourlyconcessions ofstaff.
• Ensuring employee break and meal periods are followedin accordance withthe CBA and ESA.
• Ensuring all staff are well-trained in service, safety, and Legends Global policies.
• Promoting good employee relations;engaging in effective labor relations practices; proactively handling labor relations issues.
• Performing staff management tasks.
• Interpreting and ensuring compliance with Legends Global policies,proceduresand guidelines,as well as applicable government, regulatory and/or accrediting agency standards and codes.
• Other duties as assigned by Senior Management.
• Available to work non-traditional hours (Nights, Weekends & Holidays)

WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. Therequirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working knowledge of inventory control systems, managing costs, menu development and costing, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of profit and loss reporting and labor forecasting.
• Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of cooking, or quick food service.
• A minimum of one year of labor relations experience (where applicable).
• Certification or licensure in food handling, food safety, and alcohol service desired
• Smart Serve Certification
• Food Handlers Certification
• Management Training
• Basic Leadership Skills
• Human Resources Training Topics

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree level educationrequiredinanarea of Food Service, Hospitality, Facilities, or Business Management.Bachelor’s level degree preferred.
• A minimum of threeyear’sexperiencein aconcessionor banquet service environment, preferably in a convention center, stadium, hotel, or restaurant.
• A minimum of threeyears ofpreviousexperience in supervisingstandworkers, bartenders, or utility staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

Work Location: On Site

Location/Venue: Etihad Park - NYCFC

• Flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on stadium events, matches, and concert schedules.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to lift/move/maneuverat least30-50lbs.
• Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in all weatherconditions.

At Legends Global, our people power every success.You’llwork alongside exceptional talent, learn from world-leading experts, and contribute to projects that set the standard across sports, entertainment, hospitality, and live experiences. Ifyou’redriven tooperateat the highest level, build with purpose, and help partners win on the biggest stages,you’llthrive here.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is$75,000 per year,commensuratewith experience, skills, and qualifications.Legends Global offers a competitive total rewards package.