Food & Beverage Manager

ASM Global; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Legions/ASM Global is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager to direct all F&B activities for events, reporting to the Director of F&B Services. The role focuses on ensuring client satisfaction, budgeting, and quality control across catering, concessions, or kitchen operations.

Ideal candidates have a BA in F&B Management and 5+ years in a leadership role, with strong organizational and customer service skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Ability to work nights and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Food & Beverage Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in management level position in Food & Beverage or training.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes client food & beverage and operational needs for the event.
• Develops menus/themes for the event and establishes pricing for services.
• Assists in developing work plans including scheduling and ordering, and assigns appropriate duties to subordinates.
• Oversees Food and Beverage operations during event to ensure client satisfaction and quality control standards.
• Inspects food service facilities to ensure that equipment and buildings meet requirements of state and local health laws and internal regulations.
• Assists with creation of Food and Beverage sales projections and budgets for facility events.
• 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.
• Inspects and tastes prepared foods to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations.
• Works within guidelines for food and labor costs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food & Beverage Management or related field

5+ years management experience in F&B

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Supervisory experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

POSITION: Food & Beverage Manager

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO: Director of Food & Beverage Services

FLSA STATUS: Salaried Exempt

Summary

As the world’s leading venue management company and producer of live event experiences, Legions/ASM Global is the preeminent management and content partner with over 350 venues worldwide. Operating and investing in the world’s most important stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and theaters requires unmatched dedication and the most profound expertise. Our focus is YOU! Through investments in growth, resources, and technology we strive to enhance the experience of our internal Team Members and to continue creating amazing live experiences for the guests that we serve.

Legions/ASM Global has an excellent and immediate opening for a Food and Beverage Manager. Food and Beverage Manager directs all Food & Beverage activities for events by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establishes client food & beverage and operational needs for the event
• Develops menus/themes for the event and establishes pricing for services
• Assists in developing work plans including scheduling and ordering, and assigns appropriate duties to subordinates
• Oversees Food and Beverage operations during event to ensure client satisfaction and quality control standards
• Inspects food service facilities to ensure that equipment and buildings meet requirements of state and local health laws and internal regulations
• Assists with creation of Food and Beverage sales projections and budgets for facility events.
• 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
• Inspects and tastes prepared foods to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations
• Works within guidelines for food and labor costs

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages employees in the Food & Beverage Department in either Catering, Concessions, or Kitchen. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of any of the unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legions/ASM's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Food & Beverage Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in management level position in Food & Beverage or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior supervisory experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge using Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff including management.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legions/ASM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.