Job Description Summary Responsible for setting up and maintaining supply of buffet items, taking food and beverage orders from guests, and following all rules and regulations regarding food and alcohol service. Demonstrates a knowledge of menu or buffet items and specials. Keeps work area clean and sufficiently stocked. Secures payment for food and beverage orders in premium spaces. Job Description ASSOCIATE PERKS Pay starting at $20.00 per hour. Eligible for performance increases each Major League Soccer season you return. 20% retail discount on merchandise. Free meal provided on matchdays. End of season Experience Celebration party at Children’s Mercy Park. Sporting KC Merchandise giveaways at each home match. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Delegate and ensure designated area runs smoothly. Develop and sustain a professional relationship with NOPs, bartenders, and subcontractors. Menu and Product Knowledge. Assign and check to make sure all game day tasks are followed through by associates. Utilize Point of Sale System. Analyze and resolve issues that occur, foresee and be proactive in solving. Performs beginning and ending inventory of designated stand. Implement steps of service. Assist management in following proper food & beverage service, sanitation, product and food quality are followed by associates. Maintain a clean and organized workspace. Ensure all Sporting KC policies and procedures are followed. Maintain a clean and polished uniform, as well as the associates in said stand. Communicate with management regarding any issues and/or events. Set up designated stand. before match day. Assist with shutting down designated stand at the end of the season. Works with staff and management to reduce waste and boost sales. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Be able to interact with guests and fellow associates in a friendly, professional manner. Capable of working in a high-volume environment with calm, collected attitude. Proficient in multi-tasking while maintaining safe food and beverage handling. Ability to delegate. Strong teamwork attitude. Must be able to evaluate and make decisions without immediate supervision. Presents a cooperative work attitude and cheerfully accepts job responsibilities. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Minimum 1-year supervisor experience. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be willing to work hours that vary, according to the event schedule. Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays. PHYSICAL ABILITIES The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Long periods of standing, walking and bending. Frequent stooping, lifting, and reaching throughout shift. Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps. Our Mission We elevate Kansas City, transform American soccer, and create memories through personalized experiences with our Club. Our promise is to continually delight our fans and set the benchmark for best practices across Major League Soccer. Our Values At Sporting Kansas City, we strive to win championships, deliver a world-class product on and off the field, create the finest fan experiences in sports, create meaningful connections with the community, and innovate in all that we do. Our Passion for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an empowering environment for a diverse and inclusive team of associates who make a positive impact on our Club and our community. Individuals from all backgrounds are celebrated and encouraged to apply. Our Championships MLS Cup Championship: 2000, 2013 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup: 2004, 2012, 2015, 2017 Supporter’s Shield: 2000 Our Ownership Sporting Club is a high-performance entertainment business offering the highest quality experiences through its unique, superior products and world-class facilities. Sporting Club, a Kansas City based and operated company, was founded by five local entrepreneurs. The five principals of Sporting Club include the following leaders in the Kansas City business community: the Patterson Family; Cliff Illig, co-founder of Cerner Corporation; Greg Maday, chairman and CEO of SpecChem, LLC., and co-founder of Rock Island Capital, LLC.; Pat Curran, founder and principal of C3 Capital, LLC and Robb Heineman, principal and co-founder of Rock Island Capital, LLC. In 2006, Sporting Club purchased the Kansas City Wizards professional soccer team from Lamar Hunt and Hunt Sports Group as the first step in building its high-performance entertainment company. Sporting Club has committed more than $200 million to Kansas City soccer and brought the state-of-the-art Children’s Mercy Park to Kansas City by way of their diligence. The ownership group is unique to Kansas City sports, as Sporting is the only professional sports organization with local ownership. Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.