Event & F&B Manager - Convention Center Lead

ASM Global; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Legends Global in Anchorage is seeking a seasoned Food and Beverage Manager to lead on-site event operations at the Anchorage Convention Centers, including Dena’ina and Egan. You will set client F&B and service standards, oversee budgeting and inventory, coordinate with sales, and guide a team to ensure health compliance and exceptional guest experiences during high-profile events.

This full-time, exempt role requires strong organization, communication, and the ability to work flexible hours,

Qualifications

• College or Vocational School degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in management level position in Food & Beverage or training.
• Knowledge of operating procedures of a Conference Center, Convention Center, Hotel or similar event-focused operation.
• Able to work with modern electronic office practices including PC Windows applications
• Electronic affinity helpful to work with signage systems, room lighting, sound and telecom
• Skills in planning and assist with coordinating work schedules
• Ability to work well under pressure, sometimes for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

• Establishes client food & beverage and operational needs for the event
• Meet and greet the client in person and on time during assigned schedule as on-the-spot EM
• Track Change Sheets for all events; be aware of last-minute changes; keep FO paperwork updated
• Assists in developing work plans including scheduling and ordering, and assigns appropriate duties to subordinates
• Maintain and update digital signage, ensure all signage is correct including paper signage
• Oversees Food and Beverage operations during event to ensure client satisfaction and quality control standards
• Decide issues needing a solution right there and then to make the client happy yet in accordance with company policies and interests and understanding of Departmental responsibilities
• Inspects food service facilities to ensure that equipment and buildings meet requirements of state and local health laws and internal regulations
• Ensure efficient, effective, professional and respectful communication between all internal and external parties regarding the services we are to provide to the client
• Join pre-event meetings as deemed necessary by the event Sales Manager to discuss event needs
• Always ask and/or inform the Sales manager if and when there are issues for an event: the SM may have discussed the issue already, have the history. If not feasible to contact the SM, report asap via email so that the SM is fully up to date and won't get caught off-guard by the client
• Maintains inventory control
• Assists with analysis of information concerning facility operation such as daily food sales, patron attendance, and labor costs to prepare budget and to maintain cost control of facility operations
• Works within guidelines for food and labor costs
• Manage event-related information in a concise, professional, and accurate manner, including post-event written reporting in our shared online Event Log for future reference
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent organizational and planning

Strong customer service

Excellent communication and teamwork

Education

College or Vocational School degree preferred

Job description

Legends Global in Anchorage is seeking a seasoned Food and Beverage Manager to lead on-site event operations at the Anchorage Convention Centers, including Dena’ina and Egan. You will set client F&B and service standards, oversee budgeting and inventory, coordinate with sales, and guide a team to ensure health compliance and exceptional guest experiences during high-profile events.

This full-time, exempt role requires strong organization, communication, and the ability to work flexible hours,