Food & Beverage Manager - Fort Bend Epicenter

The Sports Facilities Companies; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sports Facilities Management, LLC, Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, TX seeks a Food & Beverage Manager to lead the F&B team and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will oversee menu development, cost controls, staffing, inventories, events and catering, while ensuring health, safety and compliance across all operations.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years culinary leadership, ServSafe certification, strong communication and KPI-driven leadership in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 5-7 years of culinary experience.
• 2-4 years of food & beverage management experience.
• ServSafe Certification is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the venue and events.
• Hire, train, mentor, supervise and evaluate F&B team members.
• Open and close F&B locations and kitchen as needed.
• Budget and monitor weekly food and labor costs.
• Monitor quality control and manage storage areas.
• Develop menus and implement pricing and marketing ideas.
• Generate event P&L analyses and inventory reports.
• Coordinate catering for events and manage vendor relations.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and achieve A scores.
• Handle customer feedback and manage special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Event planning

Communication skills

Team management

KPI evaluation

Attention to detail

Education

ServSafe Certification

Food Safety Manager Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER - Fort Bend Epicenter

LOCATION: Rosenberg, TX

DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

About The Company

Fort Bend is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Rosenberg, TX. 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.

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER - Fort Bend Epicenter

FBE SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Rosenberg, TX

DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

About The Company

Fort Bend is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Rosenberg, TX. 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.

Fort Bend Epicenter 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 & Beverage Manager will effectively manage all aspects of food & beverage. This position is responsible for delivering an exceptional food & beverage experience for all our guests.

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

• Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the facility's food & beverage and special events to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all SFM standards
• Hire, train, mentor, supervise and evaluate food & beverage team members
• Open and close food & beverage locations and kitchen
• Budget and monitor weekly food and labor costs
• Monitor quality control constantly, effectively manage all cooler, freezer, and dry storage areas
• Effectively manage sales and sales strategies including implement ordering processes that result in effective budget management
• Create event P&L analysis to ensure feasibility and profitability
• Generate daily and monthly financial & inventory reports
• Create effective inventory management processes, order kitchen supplies as necessary
• Create new menu and marketing ideas that reflect demand/trends, research new food & beverage products, implement menu strategies that reflect event demographics and time of year
• Manage supply invoices, set up vendor accounts, communicate effectively with sales representatives and suppliers
• Continuously inspect equipment and food deliveries
• Record information about inventory and health practices
• Coordinate kitchen equipment installation and repairs as needed
• Evaluate health and safety practices; ensure inspection compliance that result in A scores
• Effectively manage customer complaints and suggestions
• Generate a preferred catering list for clients to choose from
• Organize and manage catering for events, special events and parties
• Complete special projects and daily assignments as directed by management

The Ideal Candidate Has

• Proven success in generating community interest and involvement through non-sporting events, such as: banquets, catered events, entertainment bookings, etc.
• Proven success of effective management strategy in a high-volume concessions/food & beverage environment
• Excellent knowledge of food cost, pricing, and profit margin food & beverage analysis
• Experience in managing staff in order to effectively execute a successful event
• Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and event planning
• Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency
• Proven ability to evaluate team member performance based on established KPI's

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old
• 5-7 years of culinary experience
• 2-4 years of food & beverage management experience
• Food Safety Manager Certification is preferred
• ServSafe Certification is required
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment
• Must be able to work under pressure and be decisiveAbility to motivate employees
• Ability to prioritize
• Must be able to work well in a group setting
• Must have strong mathematical skills
• Must be able to work irregular shirts to include nights, weekends, holidays as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, bend, carry, lift, pull, and push
• Will be required to operate a computer
• Facility has intermittent noise