Senior Concessions & Events Logistics Lead

Proof of the Pudding; Del Valle (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life and AD&D (fully paid)

Long-term disability (fully paid)

Medical insurance (optional)

Dental insurance (optional)

Vision insurance (optional)

Job summary

Proof of the Pudding, a chef-led hospitality company, is seeking a Concessions Manager to lead the team and logistics for concessions operations at Circuit of the Americas. You will supervise day-to-day planning and event day execution with 3rd party partners, ensuring flawless delivery from setup to breakdown.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in large-scale food and beverage operations, hands-on leadership, and strong vendor and contract management skills, with willingness to relocate to or

Qualifications

• Degree in Hospitality, Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in Food and Beverage Operations and/or concessions; high-volume stadiums or events preferred.
• Must live near or be willing to relocate to Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day duties to ensure flawless event execution.
• Lead subcontract management for 3rd party vendors and concessions partners; contract negotiation, onboarding, and logistics coordination.
• Own the subcontractor onboarding process: recruiting partners, credentialing, insurance, and site logistics communications.
• Act as primary liaison between Proof of the Pudding and the client; be the first contact for inquiries.
• Communicate vendor requirements (water, gas, footprint, etc.) to relevant departments.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and security standards; ensure regulatory compliance, revenue security, and systems.
• Track budgets and expenditures; flag variances to support venue financial objectives.
• Organize regular meetings with sales, operations, concessions, and culinary teams for each event.
• Set staff expectations for uniform, customer service, and workplace culture; ensure smooth event execution.
• Provide support for off-site events as needed.

Skills

Leadership

F&B Operations

High-volume events

Vendor management

Communication

Team management

Concessions

Operations planning

Education

Degree in Hospitality/Management or related field

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Proof of the Pudding, a chef-led hospitality company, is seeking a Concessions Manager to lead the team and logistics for concessions operations at Circuit of the Americas. You will supervise day-to-day planning and event day execution with 3rd party partners, ensuring flawless delivery from setup to breakdown.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in large-scale food and beverage operations, hands-on leadership, and strong vendor and contract management skills, with willingness to relocate to or