FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER - Cedar Point Sports Center

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Sandusky, Ohio

DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE

REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Cedar Point Sports Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Sandusky, OH. 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.

Cedar Point Sports Center is a managed facility 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 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 effectively manage all aspects of food & beverage for the venue. 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:

• Oversee daily operations
• Hire, train, mentor, supervise and evaluate staff
• Open and close the Kitchen
• Budget and monitor weekly food and labor costs
• Monitor quality control and sales
• Generate daily and monthly financial reports as well as inventory reports
• Manage inventory and order kitchen supplies as necessary
• Research new food and beverage products
• Create new menu and marketing ideas
• Manage supply invoices
• Set up vendor accounts
• Meet with food vendors and make decisions on products
• 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
• Organize and manage catering
• Coordinate with other managers for special events and parties
• Complete special projects and daily assignments as directed by General Manager
• Responsible for the sale, marketing, coordination, planning, execution and evaluation of all non-tournament special events
• Manage special event budget
• Ensure that all special events have signed contracts, certificates of insurance and paid deposits prior to arrival
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
• All other duties as assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the food and beverage industry
• 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 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 50 pounds
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Facility has intermittent noise