Concessions Supervisor

Gallo Center For The Arts, Inc.; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Job summary

The Concessions Supervisor at Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, CA is responsible for ensuring smooth patron service, safety, and overall experience at all events. This role assists the Concession Manager with operations, sales, and training the Volunteer Usher Corps to deliver a professional, welcoming, and safe experience.

The position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, customer service, and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate volunteers and maintain high

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in restaurant or concession service, hospitality, or performance environments preferred.
• Prior experience in emergency procedures, crowd management, or related safety training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Train volunteer ushers in cooperation with the Audience Experience Manager and Concession Manager.
• Ensure adequate usher coverage for working zones during events.
• Prepare all working zones for performance needs pre and post events.
• Train and implement safety and evacuation procedures.
• Create a positive environment and promote teamwork within the usher corps.
• Maintain cash handling procedures including register reconciliation.
• Provide show notes and feedback for each performance to managers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of concession spaces and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Volunteer management

Safety procedures

Cash handling

Teamwork

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Reports to: Concessions Manager/Audience Experience Manager
Classification: Non-exempt
Status: Part-time

About The Gallo Center for the Arts

The Gallo Center for the Arts (GCA) is a state-of-the-art performing arts complex located in the heart of vibrant downtown Modesto, CA. The Gallo Center features two indoor performance venues—the 1,248-seat Mary Stuart Rogers Theater and the 440-seat Foster Family Theater —as well as year-round outdoor community programming in the Modesto Rotary Music Garden. The mission of the Gallo Center is to enrich the quality of life in the San Joaquin Valley by providing an inspirational civic gathering place where regional, national, and international cultural activities illuminate, educate, and entertain. The Gallo Center celebrates the diversity of our community by offering an array of cultural opportunities designed to appeal to and be accessible to all. For more information about the Gallo Center for the Arts, please visit GalloArts.org.

Position Summary

The Concessions Supervisor is responsible for ensuring smooth patron service, safety, and overall experience at all events hosted at the Gallo Center for the Arts. This role will assist the Concession Manager on concession operations, sales, maintance and service to all patrons. The Concession Lead will supervise and trains the Volunteer Usher Corps and ensures that patrons receive a professional, welcoming, and safe experience. The position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, customer service and organizational skills, as well as the ability to effectively motivate and manage volunteers.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Train volunteer ushers in cooperation with the Audience Experience Manager and Concession Manager.
• Ensure adequate usher coverage for working zones during events
• Prepare all working zones for performance needs pre and post events
• Train and implement safety and evacuation procedures.
• Create a positive, enthusiastic environment, promoting teamwork within the usher corps.
• Maintain cash handling procedures, including register reconciliation and following in-house policies
• Provide show notes, maintancence needs and feedback for each performance to the Concession Manager and/or Audience Experience Manager.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of all concession working spaces including inventory and restocking
• Review all show information to ushers prior to assignments.
• Support usher meetings prior at every performance.
• Maintain CPR/AED certification, Food Safety Handler’s Card and Responsible Beverage Service certification
• Conduct ongoing training programs with volunteer ushers, including customer service, register operation, food and beverage service, and quality assurance.
• Ensure knowledge of the Center, including its history, room locations, and event schedules.
• Promote and uphold the Gallo Center Customer Service Mission Statement.

Address patron needs, resolving conflicts, and maintaining safety protocols

General Duties and Requirements

• Participate in ongoing professional development and self-directed learning as provided by the Company.
• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
• Be able to think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• May drive on company business.
• Present a positive view of GCA to the community.
• Comply with all GCA policies and procedures, including but not limited to workplace safety, reporting work-related injuries, Infection Control, and preventing potential safety risks for staff, clients, and others.
• Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at GCA. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time, and prepared to begin their workday. Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrivals, early departures, or other absences from scheduled hours are disruptive and should be avoided.
• The list of job duties and requirements needs to be more inclusive. Management, at its discretion, may assign additional responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Previous experience in restaurant or concession service, customer service, hospitality, or performance environments preferred. Prior experience in emergency procedures, crowd management, or related safety training is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly personable with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate volunteers and staff.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated technical and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and implement new procedures effectively.
• Team-oriented with strong people-building skills.
• Able to climb stairs quickly and lift 25-30 lbs. as needed.
• Preferably bilingual.
• Previous experience in retail, money handling, or hospitality is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Punctual, responsible, and dependable at all times.

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily works in theatrical spaces, scenic shops, and storage facilities.
• Requires frequent travel between storage locations, scenic shops, and performance venues.
• Schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays based on production demands.
• Indoors in a typical office environment, approximately ninety-five percent (95%) of the time.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• May occasionally move (walk or drive) from one work location to another.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, and climb stairs.
• Visual Acuity (Far/Near).
• Regular and Consistent Attendance.

Compensation and Benefits

The Gallo Center for the Arts offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and ability, including sick pay.

The Gallo Center for the Arts is an equal opportunity employer.