General Manager of Concessions - University of Kentucky - Compass Athletics

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

Levy Sector

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible

Pay Grade: 12

Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants;

iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

The General Manager of Concessions at the University of Kentucky will lead the team who creates unforgettable experiences. As General Manager of Concessions, you will be responsible for managing the concessions department to achieve the best possible guest experience, partner satisfaction and financial results. The ideal candidate will be an experienced operations leader who is focused on people and quality standards.

• Overseeing all aspects of concessions operations
• Ensuring the recruitment and training of team members in our standards and procedures
• Working with the location leadership team to continually drive improvements in guest satisfaction and financial results
• Driving engagement within the concessions department
• Overseeing all aspects of season planning and event preparation in the concessions department to ensure maximum event readiness
• Ensuring point of sale updates and regular maintenance checks are completed
• Overseeing loss prevention activities including managing and overseeing the nightly Goods Out of Stock (GOS) procedure
• Working in partnership with other departments to ensure accurate completion of the requisition process
• Working with the culinary and purchasing team to ensure regular updates to the concessions theoretical matrix to ensure accurate theoretical margin calculations
• Implementing concessions Production Sheet to ensure accurate production and minimal wastage
• Conducting progressive coaching with team members
• Completion of monthly financial reporting and action planning
• Ensuring regular maintenance, cleaning and inspection of all concessions areas and equipment
• Ensuring all appropriate alcohol service signage is placed and that Responsible Service of Alcohol protocols are followed
• Completion and processing of alcohol incident logs to identify recurring issues or trends
• Holding pre-shift meetings to set the tone for events
• Oversee service standards during events to ensure a high level of guest experience
• Ensuring accurate end of month inventory completion
• Partnering with purchasing team to manage product transfers and requisition sheets to accurately track products during events
• Managing and resolving guest complaints
• Managing team member incidents/accidents and following all required reporting procedures
• Managing team member scheduling in line with demand forecasts
• Subcontractor communications - ensure they have all correct paperwork in, scheduled properly, staffing has done appropriate trainings, etc.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of month-end inventory for the concessions department
• Completing building walkthroughs during events
• Working with location partners to manage the implementation standards agreed through sponsorship…