Food and Beverage Manager

Job Summary

This position will require working non-traditional hours in the support of the public and events taking place. This is a 24-hour facility requiring the Food and Beverage Manager to be on-call working variable and changing shifts during weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays based on public need and events.

The Food and Beverage Manager works directly with the Business Manager/Event Director and Event Manager. The Food and Beverage Manager creates contracts, reviews event applications, management, and calendars all events at the Event Center/Wellness Complex. The Food and Beverage Manager also assists with concerts, events, and helps to orchestrate the Fourth of July celebration.

Heavy emphasis will be placed on creating and maintaining a customer-facing atmosphere in all areas of business, while maintaining a focus on the best interests of the facilities, the public, and the elected officials we serve. Creating and maintaining a positive culture among associated staff will be critical in the success of this position. A professional and friendly demeanor is expected while working with internal and external clients.

The Food and Beverage Manager has direct responsibility for, or may be required to assist in the training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of full-time and seasonal staff, as well as volunteers. It is anticipated that this position will aid in the supervision of Assistant Parks Coordinators and the Administrative Assistant. The Food and Beverage Manager will perform all Management Assistant duties during periods of position vacancy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrative only and may vary by assignment)

• working directly with the public daily, requiring professional and courteous exchanges with both internal and external clients.

• Scheduling staff.
• Supervision of the events and concessions staff.
• Consult with and coordinate vendors, venues, and other stakeholders to plan, implement, and evaluate events and promotions.
• Conduct market research, gather information, and negotiate contracts. Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health, and safety requirements.
• Organize facilities and details, including catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitation lists, special guests, equipment, promotional materials, and other items. Collaborate closely with the Director and other staff to market and publicize events.
• Understand and coordinate complex and multi-level events and promotion activities, with diverse stakeholders and targeted populations, on a variety of topics.
• Create and organize templates, timelines, and check lists for event/promotion activity planning and implementation.
• Delegate tasks, as appropriate, to staff and volunteers.
• Assure attentiveness to budget and value for funding to achieve the greatest return on investment.
• Manage events and promotions through communications with a variety of stakeholders and vendors, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing set-up and tear-down activities, organizing vendors, and related duties.
• Troubleshoot and proactively manage any emerging problems and other challenges prior to and during events.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and other stakeholders to create opportunities for improvements and new event proposals. Conduct pre- and post-event evaluations. Propose ideas to improve the quality and impact of events and promotions.
• Assure consistent and timely communications with BCEC staff, vendors and venues, targeted populations and stakeholders, and others to move events and promotions forward.
• Gather and provide feedback and reports for Business Manager/Event Director and stakeholders.

• Assisting with community events in various capacities including, but not limited to, setting up/taking down: audio video systems, tables, chairs, tents, and canopies.
• The job requires the operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Food Handlers Certification or Equivalent,
• Minimum 1-year supervisory experience, and
• Cash handling experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• ServSafe Certification or Equivalent,
• Two (2) years or more of supervisory or management experience, and
• Two (2) years or more of food, beverage, or events management experience.
• Cash handling experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is

• frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Use hand/finger dexterity to handle materials, operate a computer, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Use sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public as required.

Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Hiring Note:

Important:

Bannock County is under no obligation to provide or accommodate in the acquisition of the required licenses or endorsements.

BANNOCK COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE GIVEN PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE.