F&B Operations Manager

Levy Restaurants, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Levy Restaurants, Inc. at Stanford University Athletics is seeking an Operations Manager to lead front-line operations and elevate guest experience through service and product delivery during events.

You will drive team performance, oversee inventory and financials, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure event success. You will lead and motivate hourly team members, ensuring a warm welcome and quality food.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a food and beverage operational position.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for hospitality, food, and retail.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-line operations and elevate guest experience through service and product delivery.
• Drive team performance and oversee inventory and financials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure event success.
• Lead and motivate hourly team members to provide a warm welcome and quality food.
• Support loss prevention and adherence to safety standards.

Skills

High level of computer literacy

Excellent interpersonal and Stake‑hld

Passion for hospitality, food, andret

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

Job description

Salary: 70,304 - 80,000

Location: Stanford University Athletics

Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our everyday. An environment where you can be your authentic self.

About Levy

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

Job Summary

Fuel the fan experience with flavor! As an Operations Manager at Stanford University, you will lead front-line operations and elevate the guest experience through top-notch service and product delivery. You will drive team performance, oversee inventory and financials, and collaborate cross-functionally to make each event a success. You will be responsible for leading and motivating our hourly team members to provide a warm welcome and delicious food to our guests. The ideal candidate will be an experienced operations leader who is focused on people and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Ensuring all stations are set up and ready for events
• Supporting the recruitment and training of team members in our standards and procedures
• Supervising operations during the event and troubleshooting where needed
• Working with colleagues to continuously improve operational performance
• Proactively engaging in processes for loss prevention
• Working primarily in the concessions department, this role will also support the premium department as needed
• Completing point of sale updates and regular maintenance checks
• Ensuring the timely implementation and communication of promotions
• Managing loss prevention activities including managing cash drops/collection, completing cash variance logs, and overseeing the nightly Goods Out of Stock (GOS) procedure
• Working in partnership with other departments to ensure accurate completion of the requisition process
• Working with the culinary and purchasing team to ensure regular updates to the concessions theoretical matrix to ensure accurate theoretical margin calculations
• Managing gratis sheet process to ensure accurate tracking of any comped items
• Ensuring compliance with all Payment Card Information rules
• Implementing concessions production sheet to ensure accurate production and minimal wastage
• Conducting progressive coaching with team members
• Completion of monthly beverage wastage report
• Regular equipment maintenance, e.g. beer line cleaning
• Re-stocking of concessions and bars to maximize event readiness
• Ensuring all appropriate alcohol service signage is placed and that Responsible Service of Alcohol protocols are followed
• Completion and processing of alcohol incident logs to identify recurring issues or trends
• Supporting recruitment activities for team members and NFP s
• Holding pre-shift meetings to set the tone for events
• Managing location "Keys to the Future" activities to develop future leaders
• Support team member orientation training to ensure all hourly team members
• NPO Group management and communication
• Overseeing service standards during events to ensure a high level of the guest experience
• Ensuring accurate end of month inventory completion
• Managing product transfers and requisition sheets to accurately track products during events
• Managing and resolving guest complaints
• Managing team member incidents/accidents and following all required reporting procedures
• Completing a monthly department safety inspection
• Monthly safety training conducted for team members
• Managing team member scheduling in line with demand forecasts
• Verifying payroll, entering gratuities
• Subcontractor communications - ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly and submitted, scheduled properly, staffing has completed all required pieces of training, etc.
• Completing events walks of the building
• Supporting other properties and departments as demanded by the business
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a food and beverage operational position
• Bachelors degree in hospitality management is preferred
• High level of computer literacy
• Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Capable of walking for long periods, especially on event days.
• Required availability includes weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel as required.

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At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, and requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.