Food & Beverage Manager - Kentucky Sports Factory - Sports Facilities Company : Job Details

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER - Kentucky Sports FactorySports Facilities Management, LLCLOCATION: Madisonville, KYDEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGEREPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGERSTATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)ABOUT THE COMPANY:Kentucky Sports Factory is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Madisonville, 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.Kentucky Sports Factory is a member of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) and 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 SUMMARYThe Food & Beverage Manager will effectively manage all aspects of food & beverage. This position is responsible for delivering an exceptional food & beverage experience for all our guests.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:* Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the facility's concessions and special events to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all SFM standards* Hire, train, mentor, supervise and evaluate food & beverage team members* Open and close concession locations and kitchen* Budget and monitor weekly food and labor costs* Monitor quality control constantly, effectively manage all cooler, freezer and dry storage areas* Effectively manage sales and sales strategies including implement ordering processes that result in effective budget management* Create event P&L analysis to ensure feasibility and profitability* Generate daily and monthly financial & inventory reports* Create effective inventory management processes, order kitchen supplies as necessary* Create new menu and marketing ideas that reflect demand/trends, research new food/beverage products, implement menu strategies that reflect event demographics and time of year* Manage supply invoices, set up vendor accounts, communicate effectively with sales representatives and suppliers* Continuously inspect equipment and food deliveries, Record information about inventory and health practices* Coordinate kitchen equipment installation and repairs as needed* Evaluate health and safety practices; ensure inspection compliance that result in A scores* Effectively manage customer complaints and suggestions* Generate a preferred catering list for clients to choose from* Organize and manage catering for events, special events and parties* Complete special projects, daily assignments, and other duties as assignedTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:* Proven success in generating community interest and involvement through non-sporting events, such as: banquets, catered events, entertainment bookings, etc.* Proven success of effective management strategy in a high-volume concessions/food & beverage environment* Excellent knowledge of food cost, pricing and profit margin food & beverage analysis* Experience in managing staff in order to effectively execute a successful event* Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and event planning* Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency* Proven ability to evaluate team member performance based on established KPI'sMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old* 5-7 years of culinary experience* 2-4 years of food & beverage management experience* ServSafe Certification is required* Food Safety Manager Certification is preferred* 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 shirts to include nights, weekends, holidays as needed* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and ExcelWORKING 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