Food & Beverage Manager

Food & Beverage Manager - Woodman's Sports & Convention Center

LOCATION: Janesville, WI

DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Woodman's Sports & Convention Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Janesville, WI. The venue is also the home of the Janesville Jets. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Woodman's Sports & Convention Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) Organization. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Food & Beverage Manager will manage all Food & Beverage Team Members in the ice arena and convention center. They will also be responsible for managing all aspects of food & beverage, including concessions and alcohol beverage operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Oversee daily operations
• Support in hiring process, training and developing of F&B team members
• Open and close concession areas throughout the venue
• Collaborate with Operations and Events Departments to plan and execute food and beverage operations for a variety of events
• Responsible for the efficient setup, operation, and teardown of mobile alcohol beverage stations, ensuring compliance with venue policies, cleanliness standards, and alcohol service regulations
• Budget and monitor weekly food and labor costs
• Monitor sales, inventory and quality control
• Generate daily and monthly financial reports as well as inventory reports
• Manage inventory and order food and beverage supplies as necessary
• Research new food and beverage products
• Create new menu and marketing ideas
• Meet with food vendors and make decisions on products
• Set up vendor accounts and manage supply invoices
• Communicate with sales representatives and suppliers
• Inspect equipment and food deliveries
• Coordinate kitchen equipment installation
• Evaluate health and safety practices
• Record information about inventory and health practices
• Handle customer complaints and suggestions
• Responsible for the sale, marketing, coordination, planning, execution and evaluation of all non-tournament special events
• Manage special event budget
• Ensure all special events have signed contracts, certificates of insurance, and paid deposits prior to arrival
• Complete special projects and daily assignments as assigned by leadership

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, including alcohol beverage management
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work under pressure and be decisive
• Ability to motivate team members
• Must be able to work well in a group setting
• Must have strong mathematical skills
• Must be able to work irregular shifts to include nights, weekends, holidays as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Facility has intermittent noise