Food & Beverage; F&B Coordinator

Company Overview

Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center is a vibrant cultural hub dedicated to fostering creativity, innovation, and community engagement through diverse performing arts experiences. Located in the heart of Fair Oaks Village, the center offers a range of performances, including theater productions, musical concerts, dance recitals, comedy shows, speaker series, community rentals, and more.

The Food & Beverage Coordinator is a part‑time position responsible for overseeing concessions, bar operations, artist hospitality, catering coordination, inventory management, permitting, and event‑related hospitality services for performances, rentals, festivals, and special events throughout the District.

Oversee concessions, beverage service, artist hospitality, catering coordination, inventory management, permitting, and event-related hospitality services at the Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center and throughout the District.

• Oversee all food and beverage operations for performances, rentals, festivals, special events, and District programs, including concessions, bar service, hospitality, and catering coordination.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate part‑time staff, bartenders, concession workers, and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with health codes, California ABC regulations, Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) requirements, permits, and District policies.
• Coordinate artist, performer, VIP, sponsor, and guest hospitality, including dressing‑room hospitality, catering, backstage refreshments, and special requests.
• Serve as the primary liaison for food and beverage services with vendors, caterers, breweries, wineries, sponsors, promoters, renters, and event organizers.
• Order, receive, store, track, and manage inventory of food, beverage, hospitality, and concession supplies; conduct regular inventory counts and maintain inventory control systems.
• Develop and implement concession menus, beverage offerings, pricing strategies, and promotional programs that support revenue generation and enhance the guest experience.
• Forecast inventory, staffing, and purchasing needs based on event schedules, attendance projections, and historical sales data.
• Coordinate the setup, operation, and breakdown of concession stations, bars, hospitality areas, and mobile beverage service locations.
• Operate and reconcile point‑of‑sale systems; oversee cash handling, deposits, financial controls, event settlements, and post‑event reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures for food and beverage, hospitality, and concession operations.
• Collaborate with District staff, promoters, renters, and community partners to support successful event operations and exceptional patron experiences.
• Ensure high standards of customer service, cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and safety throughout all food and beverage service areas.
• Maintain concession equipment, bar equipment, storage areas, and related facilities in a safe, organized, and professional manner.
• Assist in preparing operating budgets, revenue projections, financial reports, and performance metrics related to food and beverage operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 2+ years of experience in food & beverage management or a similar role.
• Valid Serv Safe Manager certification and RBS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Knowledge of local health and safety regulations related to food and alcohol service.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Must pass a background check and possess reliable transportation.

Knowledge of food and beverage service operations in event or performing arts venues, including point‑of‑sale systems, inventory management, alcohol service compliance, and customer service best practices. Understanding of safety, sanitation, and local health regulations is essential.