Food & Beverage Revenue Leader

Mississippi Aquarium; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Aquarium seeks a Food & Beverage Revenue Manager to oversee daily operations, financial performance, staffing, and guest experience for Pelican Pointe Cafe, Tree Top Treats, and other services.

You will lead menus, pricing, promotions, and event opportunities while coordinating with Marketing, Sales, Events, and Finance. Strong leadership and budgeting skills are essential for success in a fast-paced venue.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of F&B, restaurant, hospitality, attraction, or related management experience.
• Experience managing employees, budgets, purchasing, inventory, vendors, POS familiarity and daily operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality control, menu development, pricing, and cost management.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, financial, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, guest focused environment, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and special events.
• ServSafe Manager certification preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Food and Beverage Management, Business, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-volume F&B operation to achieve revenue, profitability, quality, and guest service goals.
• Work independently, make sound business decisions, and solve operational problems.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and special events.
• Perform the physical requirements of a F&B operation (standing, walking, lifting, varying temperatures).
• Develop menus, pricing, promotions, seasonal offerings, and special event opportunities that increase revenue and enhance the guest experience.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, food costs, waste, vendors, and product quality.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, expenses, cash handling, and financial performance.
• Hire, train, schedule, coach, evaluate, and manage F&B employees.
• Establish and maintain standards for food quality, food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and service.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations, food safety requirements, and aquarium policies.
• Maintain effective communication with other Aquarium departments.
• Work effectively with vendors.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, control costs, increase revenue, and enhance the guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff management

Vendor relations

Menu development

Pricing

Guest service

Communication

Problem solving

POS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

ServSafe Manager certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Mississippi Aquarium seeks a Food & Beverage Revenue Manager to oversee daily operations, financial performance, staffing, and guest experience for Pelican Pointe Cafe, Tree Top Treats, and other services.

You will lead menus, pricing, promotions, and event opportunities while coordinating with Marketing, Sales, Events, and Finance. Strong leadership and budgeting skills are essential for success in a fast-paced venue.