General Manager | Full-Time | BOK Center

Oak View Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off + holidays

Job summary

Oak View Group in Tulsa, OK seeks a General Manager to oversee all food & beverage operations at the BOK Center and Arvest Convention Center. You’ll manage concessions, premium areas, and catering, lead all staff, ensure compliance with laws, and drive revenue on and off site.

The role is salary-based with bonus eligibility. The position requires 5–7 years of leadership in contract food service, strong budgeting skills, and a solid background in premium catering.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business or hospitality required; MA/MS preferred.
• 5–7 years leadership experience in contract food service, especially arenas/venues.
• Nationally recognized advanced food service sanitation training certification.
• Operational management experience with budgeting and business operations.
• Strong communication with employees, management, and guests; professional and courteous.
• Solid background in premium and catering services; ability to make quick, sound decisions.
• Proficiency with computer applications, POS systems, and timekeeping systems.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess a Food Handler's certificate and Alcohol Service Permit if required by state/local law.
• Knowledge of sanitation requirements, food prep guidelines, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legal, efficient, professional, and profitable operation of the assigned OVG Hospitality venue.
• Generate and review financial reports, including budgets, projections, forecasting, revenue analysis, disbursements, capital investments, labor and product costs, wage and salary control, and P&L statements.
• Maintain positive client relationships and establish effective communication with the client per contract obligations.
• Final decision-maker on equipment purchases and leases.
• Resolve conflicts; mediate; handle arbitration and labor negotiations when applicable.
• Ensure compliance with alcohol, OSHA, payroll, employment, and EEO guidelines.
• Develop policies and procedures; oversee scheduling and labor allocation.
• Analyze ticket sales to forecast staffing and POS implications; manage cost controls.
• Review purchasing data to identify cost patterns and optimize spend.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and maintenance of equipment; project manage as required.
• Maintain the POS system for accurate reporting and inventory control.
• Develop and mentor an effective management team; set expectations and provide support.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Team management

Negotiation

Education

BA/BS in business or hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

OVG is searching for a hospitality General Manager to oversee all food & beverage operations at the BOK Center & Arvest Convention Center. The General Manager is responsible for the efficient, professional, and profitable operation of the food & beverage operations to include concessions and premium areas, including clubs and suites, as well as catering operations. This individual ultimately oversees every managerial, full-time, and part‑time position and ensures full compliance with state and federal labor laws, sanitation and food‑related ordinances, and alcohol service regulations. In addition to managing the day‑to‑day business operations, the General Manager solicits new sources of revenue, both on and off the venue property. The General Manager serves as the senior leader within the food & beverage operations and is responsible for maintaining and communicating with the client per contractual obligations as well as the client’s overall expectations.

This role pays an annual salary of $120,000 - $135,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until November 20, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legal, efficient, professional, and profitable operation of the assigned OVG Hospitality venue.
• Generate and review financial reports, including budgets, projections, forecasting, revenue analysis, disbursements, capital investments, labor and product costs, wage and salary control, and P&L financial statements.
• Maintain positive client relationships and establish effective and consistent communication techniques
• Final decision‑maker on equipment purchases and leases.
• Conflict resolution; last‑resort mediation; arbitration and labor negotiations, when applicable.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations regarding sale of alcohol, OSHA, payroll, employment, and EEO guidelines
• Author, review, and amend policies & procedures, as required.
• Oversee scheduling and labor allocation.
• Analyze ticket sales in relation to anticipating staffing needs and target market demographics; determine and project point‑of‑sale to guest ratio.
• Evaluate recent historical sales and purchasing data for the purpose of identifying purchasing patterns and the accurate cost of goods.
• Be held accountable for establishing and maintaining proper safety and sanitation procedures as well as ensuring proper repair and maintenance of foodservice equipment.
• Project manage as required.
• Program and maintain the point‑of‑sale system to ensure accurate financial reporting, tracking of accountability, and commodity levels by location.
• Directs and assists managers in preparing and attaining future goals.
• Provides each manager with the proper direction and follows up on all assignments.
• Inspects the operation on a regular basis to ensure that the established quality standards are maintained.
• Serves as the lead in developing new concepts and the ability to develop revenue generating opportunities to set the operation apart from others in the industry
• Prepares required reports accurately and submits them on time; follows up with department heads to ensure that their reporting is completed within the same guidelines.
• Develops an effective management team.
• Gives the managers clear direction and provides the necessary assistance for them to perform their work.
• Evaluates each manager’s performance and makes recommendations for their improvement.
• Reviews and assists in the development of menus and marketing plans with the appropriate department heads.
• Establishes and maintains personal relationships with show managers, suppliers, vendors, and the public that projects the venue in a positive light.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of all existing concessions and premium services locations.

Qualifications

• BA or BS with a business‑related major or hospitality is required. MA or MS is preferred.
• 5-7 years of leadership experience in the contract food service industry, with an emphasis placed on concert and sports venues. Experience in a fast‑paced arena, convention center, ballpark, or stadium is preferred.
• Nationally recognized, advanced food service sanitation training course certification.
• Operational management experience as well as technical experience in financial acumen, budgeting, and business operations
• Ability to communicate with employees, co‑workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, professional, and courteous manner that fosters a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Strong background with a heavy emphasis on premium and catering services.
• Ability to make sound business/operations decisions quickly and under pressure.
• Solid working knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft Office, POS systems, and timekeeping systems.
• Ability to work well in a team‑oriented, fast‑paced, event‑driven environment.
• Possess a valid Food Handler's certificate and Alcohol Service Permit if required by state or local government.
• Possess thorough working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements, food preparation guidelines, alcohol service policies, safety standards, etc. pertaining to OVG Hospitality and venue concession and premium services operations.
• Ability to calculate basic and complex math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
• Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.