Food and Beverage Manager- Gulfport Sportsplex

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER - Gulfport Sportsplex

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Gulfport, MS

DEPARTMENT: FOOD AND BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Gulfport Sportsplex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Gulfport, MS. 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.

Gulfport Sportsplex 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.

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

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