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FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER - West Monroe Sports & Events

WMSC SFM, LLC

LOCATION: West Monroe, LA

DEPARTMENT: FOOD AND BEVERAGE

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

West Monroe is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of West Monroe, LA. 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.

West Monroe is managed by Sports Facilities Management, LLC (SFM), a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) Organization. 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:

Food & Beverage Manager ("F&B Manager") will manage a diversified business that includes a full services grill, kitchen, fast food service, concession stands, mobile food carts, online meals, team meals, and catering services. The F&B Manager must have the ability to effectively manage food inventories, customize menus, train staff and drive productivity.

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

• Work as a team player with other members of management to ensure continuity and teamwork is displayed, embraced and leveraged at all times
• Conduct regular inspections of units to observe the quality of food preparation and service, food, appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, productivity, equipment condition and employee appearance
• Coordinate training activities inclusive of all food and beverage locations and roles for production and service employees
• Prepare and input all cost and sale information the POS database to ensure operational reports and budget analyses are accurate and drive decisions
• Execute scheduling staff working in conjunction with Operations Manager for all events and food and beverage activities
• Order, coordinate, prepare and execute all set-up service for all Food & Beverage activities property wide and online
• Develop strategies and identify opportunities to minimize food costs and maximize revenue
• Manage and motivate the part-time team to increase sales and ensure efficiency
• Manage stock levels and making key decisions about stock control analyzing sales figures and forecast future sales
• Resolve health and safety, legal and security issues and ensure all food and beverage locations are always prepared for health and safety inspections
• Organize special promotions, displays, and menus to ensure maximum coverage and client satisfaction is achieved
• Support and enforce all processes, rules, programs and staff management practices
• Ensure food and beverage is properly, professionally and creatively displayed for all events to include the food presentation, table presentation, and food quality
• Ensure venue is operating within all food and beverage health codes, proper food preparation, cooking guidelines and sanitation requirements
• Control and manage all aspects of the Food and Beverage inventory including executing weekly/monthly inventories, food ordering, invoicing, pricing and cost controls
• Adhere to all cash handling policies to ensure the highest possible integrity of our cash flow is managed and achieved
• Maintain a level of personal and professional integrity as a representative of the community and represent the client
• Demonstrate a fair and equitable business practice with all vendors and clients
• All other duties as assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four years of experience in a similar position
• Ability to operate all kitchen equipment
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and POS Systems
• Demonstrated ability to teach cash handling, POS operation, food safety and handling guidelines
• Willingness to engage in continuing education to meet all of the requirements of this position
• Initiative, drive, and dedication
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and negotiating skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Prior responsibility for P&L management and budget oversight

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 40 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
• Workplace environment has intermittent noise, generally moderate in nature, but can be loud at times especially during competitions and events