F&B Revenue Lead: Kitchen Ops & Guest Experience

Mississippi Aquarium; Gulfport (MS); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mississippi Aquarium is seeking a dedicated Assistant Food & Beverage Revenue Manager to lead daily kitchen operations for Pelican Pointe Cafe, Tree Top Treats, and events. You will oversee prep, ensure quality, manage inventory, and support revenue opportunities while maintaining high safety and sanitation standards.

In this role you will train staff, manage scheduling, assist with vendor coordination, and contribute to menu development and special events.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of professional kitchen, restaurant, food and beverage, hospitality, or related experience.
• Lead cook or kitchen leadership experience.
• Experience with inventory, purchasing, food costing, POS, and daily food service operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality control, portion control, and food preparation standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• ServSafe certification preferred and/or ability to obtain certification.
• Culinary, Hospitality, Food and Beverage Management, Business, or related education preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and timely, friendly service.
• Prepare and oversee preparation of menu items while maintaining established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, special events, and food promotions.
• Train, coach, and provide daily direction to food and beverage staff.
• Assist with employee scheduling, staffing coverage, performance management, and daily assignments.
• Assist Café Food & Beverage Revenue Manager with inventory management, purchasing, receiving, food costs, waste control, and product rotation.
• Maintain strong relationships with food and beverage vendors and assist with product ordering and issue resolution.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health regulations, food safety requirements, and Mississippi Aquarium policies.
• Assist with cash handling, POS operations, opening and closing procedures, and daily operational reporting.
• Support special events, after hours functions, promotions, and other revenue generating opportunities.
• Assist the Food & Beverage Revenue Manager with budget management, expense control, operational planning, and revenue goals.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with other Aquarium departments.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, control costs, improve food quality, and enhance the guest experience.

Connaissances

Kitchen leadership

Staff coaching

Guest service

Problem solving

Time management

Formation

Culinary or Hospitality degree

Outils

POS systems

Description du poste

Mississippi Aquarium is seeking a dedicated Assistant Food & Beverage Revenue Manager to lead daily kitchen operations for Pelican Pointe Cafe, Tree Top Treats, and events. You will oversee prep, ensure quality, manage inventory, and support revenue opportunities while maintaining high safety and sanitation standards.

In this role you will train staff, manage scheduling, assist with vendor coordination, and contribute to menu development and special events.