Concessions Manager

Reading School District l Reading, Pa.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading School District in Reading, PA seeks a Concessions Manager to oversee district concession operations for athletic events throughout the school year. The role includes coordinating staff, inventory, pricing, and event planning to ensure smooth service.

Work hours are variable, including evenings, weekends, and special events. A high school diploma and at least two years in food service are required; strong customer service and interpersonal skills are essential to work with staff and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years working in food service or in similar positions.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

• Decide what events require concessions.
• Be at all home games to run concessions.
• Coordinate product and staff between stands during events.
• Oversee daily operations of concession stands, including opening/closing.
• Manage inventory levels and place orders for supplies/food.
• Handle deliveries and restocking and coordinate with district staff.
• Set pricing for concession items to ensure profitability.
• Plan concession needs for events with athletic management.
• Work with coaches and athletes who staff concession stands.
• Oversee the cash box and secure it before/after events.
• Inventory products before opening and after closing.
• This description is not exhaustive and may be amended by the employer.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Food service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Concessions Manager

Reports to: Athletic Director or his/her designee

Salary: Stipend (set by coaches pay scale)

POSITION GOAL

The Concession Manager coordinates and maintains efficient and effective operations of the various district concessions for the athletic department throughout the school year. Provides concessions management for sporting and special events

Work Hours: Variable, Monday-Saturday, including special events on weekends, and evenings; during high school sports seasons.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years working in food service or in similar positions
• Strong customer service skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with adults and students in a diverse work environment.

Essential Functions

• Works directly with the Athletic Director or his/her designee to decide what events require concessions.
• Be at all home games to run concessions
• Coordinate product and staff between stands if multiple are in use on any given day or at any given event.
• Oversee the daily operations of the in-season concession stands, including opening and closing procedures.
• Manage inventory levels, including placing orders for supplies and food items, to maintain stock and prevent shortages or excess.
• Handles all concession deliveries and restocking and coordinates with necessary district staff.
• Set pricing for concession items in line with market rates and operational costs to ensure profitability.
• Coordinates with athletic manager or director to plan concession needs for various events, and adjusting menu offerings if necessary.
• Works with various athletic team coaches and athletes who will be working in the concession stands. Team assignment comes from the athletic department.
• Oversees the cash box in the concession stands, and is responsible for picking it up prior to the event and turning it back in post.
• Inventories all products prior to opening the stand and then again upon closing to determine total sales for the event.
• This listing of responsibilities is intended to describe the basic, most important elements of the job, and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties.
• Job description does not constitute a contract of employment. It may be modified or amended at any time in the sole discretion of the employer.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move various cases of beverages
• May work in varied extreme weather conditions during school events, special activities, and fundraising events.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, stand, walk, and reach