Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. The food service team at COTALAND is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager that will be responsible for overseeing an assigned area of food and beverage operations and staff which could range from quick service restaurants to food carts/kiosks and bars.
The ideal candidate has proven experience in leading food service operations. This position will oversee staffing, ordering, receiving, daily operations, and the financial success of the assigned area of responsibility within COTALAND.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in a leadership food and beverage role.
- Positions in Hospitality Operations, Concessions Management, Supervisor at Fast Casual Dining Restaurants, or equivalent would translate well into this role.
- Must live near or be willing to relocate to the Austin, TX area.
- Must be a team player, well organized, strong computer/Microsoft Office skills.
- Understanding of recipe development, food cost, and best back of house practices.
- Strong Customer Service skills with the desire to go above and beyond any client needs.
- Partner with the culinary team to have a full understanding of current food and beverage offerings.
- Oversee all front of house and back of house operations and logistics. Ensure all food is prepared and up to the venue's standard while being served.
- Assist as directed in the planning and inter‑departmental communications between the culinary and operations team.
- Provide strong customer service and upscale experience to all guests.
- Communicating with serving and culinary staff to ensure all scheduled staff are properly trained and prepared for service.
- Managing the team schedule. Leading staff and providing ongoing development/training to supervise a team.
- Assisting in tasks including payroll data entry, inventory, uniform management, month end reconciliation, etc.
- Manage the cleanliness of the assigned area(s), ensuring all opening and closing duties are administered.
- This position may be assigned to support events within the COTA schedule in other capacities as needed.
- Drives the team and the organization for results in order to improve bottom line performance; Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed; This position is based on‑site at COTALAND Theme Park at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas and requires flexibility for non‑traditional hours during rehearsals, installs, openings, and seasonal peak operations.
- Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state and federal law.