Food Service Manager — High-Volume Events

Salt Palace Convention Center; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Palace Convention Center, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a Food Service Manager to support the General Manager and Director of Operations in leading food and beverage operations for events and daily service. This role emphasizes guest service excellence, staff engagement, and cost-conscious operational execution.

The position requires 1–2 years of leadership in high-volume food service, a Hospitality-related degree or equivalent, and current safe food handling and responsible

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in food service operations (1–2 years)
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field, or equivalent education/experience
• Current certifications in safe food handling and responsible alcohol service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operating systems (POS, inventory, scheduling)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage food, beverage, and catering operations for events and daily service.
• Develop strategies to drive revenue growth and control costs across operations.
• Collaborate with department heads on service standards, staffing, and goals.
• Monitor labor, inventory, and supply chain needs for efficient service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food handling regulations.
• Support training and development of team members, promoting excellence and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Salt Palace Convention Center, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a Food Service Manager to support the General Manager and Director of Operations in leading food and beverage operations for events and daily service. This role emphasizes guest service excellence, staff engagement, and cost-conscious operational execution.

The position requires 1–2 years of leadership in high-volume food service, a Hospitality-related degree or equivalent, and current safe food handling and responsible