General Manager - Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company with a commitment to creating quality culinary innovations. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, Raceways & more.

Our newest partner, The Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter is a premier multi-purpose event facility dedicated to promoting Georgia’s agricultural heritage while hosting a wide variety of events, exhibitions, conventions, livestock shows, concerts, and community activities throughout the year. Located in Perry, Georgia, the Agricenter serves as a hub for education, entertainment, tourism, and economic development, welcoming visitors from across the state and region.

The food service team at Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the day-to-day operation. The ideal candidate has experience in large-scale concessions venues and is a hands-on leader with a focus on team development.

Responsibilities:

Manage full P&L accountability, including budgeting, forecasting, expense control, and financial performance analysis.

Responsible for concessions and beverage management of year-round scheduled events including POS installation, operational planning, ordering/receiving, equipment and goods inventory, onsite set-up, event execution, and end of event break-down.

Supervise the preparation and service of food and refreshments.

Coordinate logistics and facilitate operational needs for 3rd party vendor success.

Lead all POS maintenance, management, and distribution.

Maintain bar policies and procedures, ensure bartenders understand and are familiar with venue policies.

Provides leadership to the full concessions team, including managers, supervisors, and frontline staff, overseeing hiring, training, coaching, and corrective action while cultivating a strong, engaged, and high-performing team culture.

Lead employees to encourage maximum performance. Evaluate performance based on set expectations, data, and metrics.

Overseeing pre-shift meetings and managing the team of staff that is scheduled to run concessions at each event.

Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; securing revenues; and maintaining security systems.

Organizing frequent meetings and open lines of communication with sales, operations, and culinary teams.

Responsible for managing and participating in interviewing new employees, developing strategies for developing talent at all levels, and coaching organizational leaders.

Practice an open-door policy for employee grievances or dissatisfaction, documenting and addressing and escalating, as needed, appropriately and timely

Forge strategic partnerships and relationships with clients, vendors, agencies, venue partners and all other professional business relationships.

Performs other related duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Associate degree or higher in Hospitality, Management, or Culinary related field2+ years of experience in Sports & Entertainment Hospitality Operations, Event Coordination, Operations Supervisor, or equivalent

Experience in a high-volume events venue is necessary.

Must be a team player, well organized, and have strong computer/Microsoft Office skills.

Possess the necessary interpersonal skills and demeanor for maintaining a safe, equitable and inclusive work environment.

Must live near or be willing to relocate to Perry, GA.Specialized

Qualifications:

Excellent listening and communication skills

Renowned time management…