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Overview

Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution\service of the XL Center Sports Bar. Open to the public 7 days a week and attached to the XL Center Arena.

The Food & Beverage Manager must be personable and able to work in an ever- changing fast-paced restaurant environment. The Food & Beverage Manager will be responsible for training and developing all service staff and engage with customers.

The Food & Beverage Manager must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events, nights, and weekends per business need.

This role will pay a salary of $65,000 to $70,000.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

Job Expires 8/31/2024

Responsibilities

• Overall Management of front of house and back of house Food and Beverage operations including: interviewing, hiring, scheduling, ordering, inventory, labor costs and equipment maintenance.
• Spearhead the growth of private events and sales in creative ways.
• Ensure legal, efficient, professional and profitable operation of the venue.
• Generate and review financial reports, including budgets, projections, forecasting, revenue analysis, disbursements, capital investments, labor and product costs, wage and salary control, P&L financial statements.
• Conflict resolution; last-resort mediation; arbitration and labor negotiations, when applicable.
• Responsible for overseeing the serving of meals and beverages to guests.
• Responsible for overseeing serving beverages to guests including alcoholic beverages. Must check guest's ID to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Responsible for completion and updating of administrative paperwork associated with events, i.e. diagrams, timelines and side-work assignments.
• Responsible for ensuring tableware and linens replaced as necessary.
• Be able to identify ingredients or explains how various items on the menu are prepared.
• Assists in setting up banquet functions including linens, dishware, glassware and silverware.
• Responsible for observing guests to respond to any additional requests and determine before, during or after service.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
• Assures that the location equipment is operable and clean prior to start of event.
• Responsible for recognizing guests that are visibly intoxicated and taking action to cut off alcohol to such individuals.
• Knowledge of Union Contract contents
• Enforces all Oak View Group policies and procedures.
• Practices excellent Human Resources skills regarding employee relations, corrective action, coaching and counseling employees and completes all necessary HR related paperwork.
• All other duties as assigned by the Asst. General Manager and General Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a management capacity in a high volume fast-paced restaurant or catering environment.
• Capable of operating in Microsoft Office applications including: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate or alcohol service permit if required by state or federal regulations.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.
• Minimum 2 year degree in Business Management or Hospitality preferred
• 3-5 years relevant work experience.

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