Assistant Food & Beverage Manager - Elizabethtown Sports Park

Job Description

Job Description

ASSISTANT FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER – Elizabethtown Sports Park

ETSP SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Elizabethtown, Kentucky

DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE

REPORTS TO: FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

STATUS: SEASONAL (NON-EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Elizabethtown Sports Park is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Elizabethtown, KY. 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.

Elizabethtown Sports Park is managed facilities by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. 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 was 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 Assistant Food & Beverage Manager will assist in effectively managing all aspects of Food & Beverage. This position is responsible for delivering an exceptional food, beverage, and service experience for all our guests.

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

• Manage the daily production, preparation & presentation of all food for the facility's concessions and special events to ensure quality consistent product is produced
• Assist in hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising all Food & Beverage Team Members
• Open, supervise, operate, and close concession locations throughout the venue and managed properties
• Monitor daily and weekly food & labor costs and financial reports to assist in cost management
• Assist F&B Manager in weekly and monthly inventory reporting
• Effectively manage all cooler, freezer, and dry storage areas
• Ensure highest levels of food safety & sanitation are being maintained, operationally manage safety practices to ensure compliance and inspections scores of 98 or better
• Assist in ordering of perishable & non-perishable food supplies as well as kitchen supplies
• Assist F&B Manager with research into new food & beverage items, to create and implement new menu ideas that reflect current trends
• Manage supply invoices and effectively communicate with vendors, sales representatives, and suppliers
• Continuously inspect equipment, food deliveries, kitchen equipment, and order repairs as necessary
• Effectively manage customer complaints and suggestions
• Coordinate with other managers and vendors regarding catering for special events and parties
• Complete special projects and daily assignments as directed by management

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Proven success of effective management strategy in a high-volume concessions/food & beverage environment
• Experience in supervising staff in order to effectively execute a successful event
• Experience and success in customer service and leadership
• Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• 2-4 years of culinary experience
• 2-4 years of food & beverage management experience
• Food Safety Manager Certification is preferred
• ServSafe Certification is required
• 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 employees
• Ability to prioritize
• 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, Outlook, and Excel

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, bend, carry, lift, pull, and push
• Will be required to operate a computer
• Facility has intermittent noise