Food & Beverage Assistant - SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe

The Sports Facilities Companies; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe is seeking a part-time Food and Beverage Assistant to supervise concession stands, coordinate training, and support event operations in Springfield, IL. The role requires strong leadership, cash handling awareness, and adherence to health codes across multiple food service outlets.

You will work with the F&B Manager to ensure high-quality service, efficient operation, and customer satisfaction during events, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and negotiating skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Experience with P&L management or budgeting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead all aspects of the concession stand staff during events.
• Assist with coordinating training activities for all food and beverage locations.
• Oversee daily operations of concession stands and ensure policy compliance in the absence of the F&B Manager.
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper levels of food, drinks and supplies.
• Ensure staff are trained in customer service and food safety practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

P&L management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

POS Systems

Job description

FOOD AND BEVERAGE TEAM MEMBER- SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe

SSP SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Springfield, IL

DEPARTMENT: FOOD AND BEVERAGE

REPORTS TO: FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER

STATUS: PART-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Springfield, IL. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Food and Beverage Assistant ("F&B Assistant") will serve as a front line supervisor of a diversified business that includes a full services grill, kitchen, fast food service, concession stands, mobile food carts, online meals, team meals, and catering services. The F&B Assistant must have the ability to effectively manage part-time staff, adhere to cash handling policies, and ensure efficient operation of all food and beverage outlets.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Work as a team player with other members of management to ensure continuity and teamwork is displayed, embraced and leveraged at all times
• Direct and lead all aspects of the concession stand staff during events
• Assist with coordinating training activities inclusive of all food and beverage locations and roles for production and service employees
• Assist in managing the daily operations of concession stands by overseeing all part time staff members to ensure they are following company policies and performing their job duties properly in the absence of the F&B Manger
• Ensure that all patrons are treated respectfully and accommodated efficiently according to their needs
• Ensure that all service staff are trained in proper customer service skills and techniques to deliver high quality service to patrons
• Work closely with the F&B Manager and other management staff to ensure that the food and beverage service meets the needs of customers
• Maintain proper levels of food, drinks, and other items needed for efficient sales and operation
• Assist in developing schedules for each of the food and beverage outlets based on business volume and staff availability
• Monitor the condition of the kitchen to ensure that it is clean, safe, and comfortable for guests
• Responsible for closing, restocking, and cleaning of all food and beverage outlets during events
• Ensure all labor laws are meet within the concession stands
• Assist with event catering needs. i.e.- communication, sales, and setup
• Ensure the venue is operating within all food and beverage health codes, proper food preparation, cooking guidelines and sanitation requirements
• Assist with and manage all aspects of the Food and Beverage inventory including executing weekly/monthly inventories, food ordering, invoicing, pricing and cost controls
• Adhere to all cash handling policies to ensure the highest possible integrity of our cash flow is managed and achieved
• Maintain a level of personal and professional integrity as a representative of Rocky Top Sports World community we represent the City of Gatlinburg and the County of Sevier
• All other duties as assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• TN Food Certification Permit within 90 days of hire
• Ability to operate all kitchen equipment
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and POS Systems
• Demonstrated ability to teach cash handling, POS operation, food safety and handling guidelines
• Willingness to engage in continuing education to meet all of the requirements of this position
• Initiative, drive, and dedication
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and negotiating skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Prior responsibility for P&L management and budget oversight

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimal travel as needed to various trade shows and corporate office training

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds waist high
• Will be required to stand for extended periods of time
• Workplace environment has intermittent noise, generally moderate in nature, but can be loud at times especially during competitions and events
• Exposure to heat, cold and other elements