Senior Food & Beverage Manager

** POSITION:
** Senior Food & Beverage Manager
** FACILITY:
** Saenger Theatre
** DEPARTMENT:
** Food & Beverage
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* REPORTS TO:

** General Manager
** FLSA STATUS:
** Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
** LEGENDS GLOBAL
** Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team.

Sounds like a winning formula for you.
** Join us!
**** POSITION SUMMARY
** The Senior Food & Beverage Manager will provide professional client food and beverage services and support in the planning, organization and management of events within the facility, while interacting with clients, facility staff and related personnel to assure all event needs are fulfilled.  
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Oversee development, delivery, review, execution and fulfillment of proposals/contracts for clients of the venue for concessions and/or catering events while adhering to Legends Global venue policies and procedures
* Strategic planning and development of menus, menu prices, inventory control, point of sale systems, revenue streams, new business opportunities, vendor partnerships, community events/outreach and guest experiences for catering and concessions
* Communicates with clients for status of deadline schedules, including but not limited to floor plan submissions, room specifications, insurance requirements and other relevant details
* Review and work along with staff to ensure execution of all F&B operations through banquet event orders and contractual obligations such as, but not limited to insurance, deposits, set up/breakdown, staffing, contracted services, equipment orders, consumption reports and special orders.
* Manage and work along with the part time staff, contracted event staff and Non-Profit Groups in the areas of concessions and catering
* Inspecting equipment and facilities to report any deficiencies and ensure all F&B areas are fully operational
* Ordering and maintaining weekly/monthly inventory for concessions and catering events, such as paper goods, food product, beer, wine, alcohol, chemical/cleaning supplies and equipment
* Monitors in-house events, maintaining close contact with clients and facility staff to ensure success while ensuring all client requests, concerns, and problems are addressed
* Coordinates activities and facilitates meetings with kitchen staff, catering staff and various service contractors for assignment and fulfillment of events for the arena and/or meeting rooms
* Attends appropriate planning, organization, event and facility meetings in support of food and beverage elements for all facility operations
* Direct and work along with staff for proper cleaning techniques and procedures to ensure passing health inspections by State and local agencies and Legends Global guidelines
* Direct handling of credit cards in accordance with Legends Global and Saenger Theatre policies
* Prepare and maintain accurate records for pre-event planning, cost estimates, client requests, billable charges, service orders, contractual requirements and final billing accounting
* Plan, implement and operate an integrated point of sales system, run reports, process cash & credit card sales during and after events, run settlement reports
* Design and/or assist in the design and implementation of digital content for the venue display systems for the point of sales menu boards, meeting room display monitors and concession stand sponsor activations
* Act as Department Manager and/or Manager on Duty for events, onsite and offsite, including banquets, backstage catering, concessions, and other activities as deemed necessary by department and facility manager
* Assist General Manager to analyze and maintain department related costs and facilitate reporting
* Perform other related duties as assigned or needed
** SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Oversee and coordinate food and beverage staff and operations, including temporary labor workforce, for daily and/or event operations
* Demonstrate supervisory responsibilities following Legends Global policies and applicable laws
* Interview, hire and train employees; plan, assign and direct work; review and…