Food & Beverage Manager

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential job tasks include the following: other duties may be assigned:Recruiting, Hiring and Training of Food & Beverage Assistant Managers/Supervisors & Part-Time StaffAssist in developing, forecasting, and meeting budgeted revenue & expense targets for Catering and Concessions.Analyze & review menu performance for all concession & catering operations, making adjustments & improvements as necessary to achieve revenue targetsSelling and management of Event Space and Food & Beverage products and services.Facilitating Banquet Event Orders per contracts sold or assignedOversee all aspects of Suite operations related to Food & BeverageParticipates/volunteers/serves local charity functions as requested to represent facilityAttend all in-house event-related meetingsMaintaining all Food & Beverage equipment to include; cleanliness and annual maintenanceMeet & achieve local & state Health Department "pass" status for all locationsMeet & achieve internal 3rd party inspection scores of 90 or higherMust be creative in merchandising and displays and food presentationsAttention to detail and consistency in every aspect of service is a mustThe position is very hands-on with interactions with clients during eventsOversees all purchases for the DepartmentHolds managers accountable for cash handling, sales goals, inventory control, loss prevention, training, hiring, disciplinary action, budgets, and payrollSupervisory ResponsibilitiesManages subordinate Catering, Concessions, and Kitchen operations. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of any of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities following Legends Global 's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree (BA) in Food & Beverage Management or related field preferredMinimum five years experience in a Food & Beverage management level positionCatering management experience requiredExperience in an equitable multi-purpose facility preferredProven track record of exceeding customer service and quality standards requiredOr equivalent combination of education and experienceSkills and AbilitiesExcellent organizational and planning skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong customer service orientationComputer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should know spreadsheet and word processing software.Other QualificationsAbility to work with minimal supervision.Ability to interact with all levels of staff, including management.Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to regular business hours.Bossier Parish ABO Card requiredLACT Card requiredServSafe Certification requiredThis position will require the applicant to pass a background check.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.NoteThe essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.