Food and Beverage; F&B Operations Managers; U.S. Freelance

We are looking to add great Freelance Food and Beverage (F&B Managers) Operations U.S. Based onto our roster. By applying here you will be considered for upcoming short & long term contracts with TAIT. This application is not for full-time employment. The Freelance F&B Operations Manager is responsible for end‑to‑end planning, coordination, and delivery of food and beverage operations across events, festivals, corporate functions, hospitality activations, and VIP experiences.

Projects may include large‑scale activations (festivals, sporting events, mega‑events), managing multiple concessions, crew catering (5,000–20,000 guests), VIP hospitality, and temporary infrastructure builds. On‑site time expectations are generally 2 to 4 weeks per event.

• Manage multi‑unit concession and bar environments across event sites.
• Define service models including concessions, retail, bars, and quick‑service formats.
• Oversee concession layouts, guest flow, and throughput efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs including speed of service, spend per head, and revenue pacing.
• Ensure alcohol licensing compliance and responsible beverage service standards.

• Lead execution of premium hospitality lounges.
• Oversee elevated service delivery and presentation standards.
• Coordinate bespoke menu offerings aligned with brand and client expectations.
• Manage VIP staffing structures and service training standards.

• Oversee temporary kitchen builds and production workflows.
• Review menus, pricing models, and vendor production capabilities.
• Align operational asset requirements (kitchens, chillers, generators, POS) with site infrastructure.
• Enforce food‑safety compliance including HACCP, CCP monitoring, and allergen control.
• Standardize portion control and production consistency.

• Manage crew catering programs aligned with production schedules.
• Implement and monitor RFID or meal‑tracking systems where applicable.
• Coordinate feeding logistics, volume forecasting, and waste control.
• Maintain food‑safety and operational efficiency standards.

• Manage F&B budgets, cost controls, and margin performance.
• Coordinate vendor contracts, SLAs, and supplier logistics.
• Oversee POS configuration, reporting, and daily sales reconciliation.
• Monitor stock control, inventory accuracy, and cash handling procedures.
• Deliver post‑event financial and operational performance reporting.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of 8+ years of large‑scale, high‑volume national or international live‑event, entertainment, live‑theater, arena or similar food‑and‑beverage management experience.
• Computer skills:
  Macintosh OS or Windows platform using Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage principles, health and safety, and staff management.
• Available across multiple time zones and ability to work irregular hours as travel is always changing.
• Play a key role in communications with all stakeholders and all departments.
• Strong project management and budget experience.
• Guarantee communication paths are frequent and open.
• Ensure that all work conforms to pre‑established specifications & standards of TAIT.
• Take initiative, multi‑task, and work positively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work with discretion, diplomacy, confidentiality, and tact in high‑pressure settings.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency & act responsively.
• Work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Supremely organized, detail‑oriented, and thorough.