Food & Beverage Director

Food & Beverage Director| McAllen Convention Center Job ID 2023-10611 Location Name McAllen Convention Center Type Regular Full-Time Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual.
As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet.
We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace.
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Overview: This Food & Beverage Director reports to the General Manager and is responsible for assisting in the administration, planning, budgeting, and direction for the operations of the Center including front and back of house services, technical services, information technology, conversion, custodial services, and equipment inventory control.
Insures an effective and cost-efficient program by controlling the Operations budget, and performs related day-to-day responsibilities as required.
Coordinates all elements of Food and beverage operations including budgeting, and purchasing, and directs the operation of Banquets, Meetings, Festivals, and Concessions.
Works with the Banquet and Concessions teams to control and purchase inventory, schedule staff, coordinate with temporary staffing agencies when needed, and the overall operation of all catering and concessions on and off property.
This role will pay a salary of $55,000 to $65,000.
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 11 holidays).
job expires 3/30/24 Responsibilities: Assists the General Manager in the overall daily operation of all food and beverage areas and services.
Responsible for managing, developing, and mentoring a staff of part-time and full-time employees, including initiating employee discipline as required.
Responsible for completing documentation of employee performance and attendance issues by company policy and practice.
Ensure proper set-up of all locations before doors.
Set-up duties may include: verifying opening inventory, assigning duties to workers, ensuring sanitation standards are met, verifying that each location is fully operational, ascertaining levels of food production based upon projected guest attendance has been met; assuring that SL or NFP Stand Leader has followed proper procedures for distribution and handling of cash.
Provide a high level of oversight and operational expertise resulting in the smooth, efficient, and profitable execution of events.
Ability to oversee a large volume of inventory, order products, and manage high-volume sales.
Training new & current employees regarding property procedures & best practices.
Willing to cover / back up any open position to ensure location is fully operational and company standards about speed of service and guest satisfaction are met Complete post-event evaluations, data compilation, tracking of monetary and product shortages, and generating reports; serve as a resource for POS applications and training.
Ensure the work environment is safe and free from harassment or discrimination; immediately address all safety concerns, potential hazards, accidents, or incidents.
Relays safety/health issues to management immediately.
Ensure event staff and volunteers are aware of workplace expectations; provide ongoing assistance, training, and mentoring to event staff and volunteers; promote a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative workplace environment by working side-by-side with staff and volunteers; reinforce procedures and practices through repetition; lead by example and provide on-going constructive feedback.
Ability to obtain a working knowledge of all existing locations: geographical locations, equipment, evacuation procedures, adjacent employee and guest areas, and facility access.
Assists the General Manager in the overall daily operation of all food and beverage areas and services.
Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for all event changeovers; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; Select, train, motivate, and evaluate staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
Coordinate, and review the work plan for changeover, facility maintenance, and operations; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Coordinate labor hours for staff and temporary workers.
Report labor allocations to the General Manager.
Participate in the development and administration of the Operations budget; forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary.
Coordinate facility arrangements and monitor the work of contractors; including equipment rental and borrowing Venue equipment.
Report any issues to the General Manager immediately.
Ensure staff is working safely, and efficiently and are aware of proper safety and service guidelines.
Conduct safety and service meetings on a regular basis.
Order supplies and materials for food service programs within budget guidelines; receive and maintain supplies, linens and food service goods Review and assure compliance with TABC and Food Safety Guidelines.
Maintain hazardous materials communication program, material safety data sheets, and required records and permits; maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Develop and maintain an accurate record-keeping system; including equipment maintenance and inventory logs.
Qualifications: Associate’s Degree (A.
A.
) or greater in Culinary Management, Business Management, or related field; along with two or more years experience in Food & Beverage Management, or related experience.
Degree requirements may be substituted for five or more years of experience in Food & Beverage Management or related positions.
Solid working knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft Office, POS systems, and timekeeping systems.
Experience training new employees and volunteers Advanced knowledge of inventory procedures and controls Experience ordering products for a high-volume venue or facility Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, professional, and courteous manner which fosters a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment (Spanish speaking/communication a plus) Ability to make sound business/operations decisions (i.
e.
regarding employee placement, staffing adjustments, and/or responding to technical, product or equipment challenges during an event) quickly and under pressure.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
Possess thorough working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements, food preparation guidelines, alcohol service policies, safety standards, etc.
Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation, and product inventory.
Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
Nationally recognized food service sanitation training course certification preferred Nationally recognized alcohol service training course certification preferred Must be able to work a flexible schedule including, early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and an extended number of consecutive days Strengthened by our Differences.
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Performing the duties of this position involves extensive and continuous standing and walking.
Routine activities require the employee to be able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
The employee is frequently required to lift up to 75 pounds.
The vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision, and close vision.
EEO Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity.
We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law