Food & Beverage Floor Manager (Seasonal)
Who We Are
Avant Gardner is New York City's premier event space and producer. Its flagship venue, The Brooklyn Mirage, is a renowned entertainment landmark, featuring unrivaled audiovisual technology including a 200-foot-wide, 15k resolution video wall. Voted North America's 'Best Large Club' in 2022 and 2023 and ranked in the top ten globally by DJ Mag, Avant Gardner hosts sold-out shows with top and emerging artists such as Drake, Skrillex, and Tiësto. Our portfolio includes brands like The Cityfox Experience, with programming across NYC. For more, visit Avant-Gardner.com.
Who You Are
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proactive, reliable, with a 'no task too small' attitude
- Calm under pressure
About The Role
The Food & Beverage Floor Manager supports operations by ensuring standards are met, service is efficient, and policies are followed. This is a seasonal position from April to November 2025.
Essential Responsibilities
- Report to Senior F&B Management
- Lead and support F&B staff during events, managing breaks and service assistance
- Ensure compliance with DOH, SLA, OSHA, and conduct spot inspections
- Oversee setup, breakdown, and inventory of bars and service areas
- Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate event details
- Maintain high standards of conduct, morale, and inclusivity among staff
- Monitor employee performance and provide training as needed
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of workspaces
- Coordinate with Artist Relations for hospitality requests
- Use applications like Billfold, Google Drive, MarketMan, Prism for information management
- Develop and update departmental SOPs
- Handle ad hoc projects and administrative duties
Qualifications
- 3-4 years in high-volume food and beverage operations
- Experience in fast-paced environments
- Positive leadership style and problem-solving skills
- Weekend availability
- NYC Food Protection Certificate
- Bartending and POS experience preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work long shifts, including overnight
- Lift up to 40 lbs
- Stand for extended periods
Compensation