Recreation Coordinator II - Food & Beverage Coordinator

Full Salary Ranges:  $53,400 - $69,500 Salary

Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $53,400 - $61,450 Salary

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted.  This law is intended to improve wage transparency.  The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer).  The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.  

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The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages.  This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more. 

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary: The Recreation Coordinator II – Food & Beverage Operations is an integral part of the City of Greeley's Recreation Division within the Culture, Parks, and Recreation Department. Reporting to the Recreation Manager, the coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, preparation, and management of food and beverage services offered at Greeley Recreation soccer and ball fields, outdoor pools, and ice rink, to include overseeing liquor sales. This role involves ensuring high-quality service, compliance with health/safety/alcohol regulations, managing inventory, coordinating with event planners, and maintaining a positive guest experience. This position is also directly responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling and evaluation of the part-time staff in support of food and beverage operations.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food service management or related field preferred: equivalent experience may be considered.
• One to three (1-3) years of special event programming experience in food service management.
• Current certification in Community CPR, First Aid and AED or within 3 months of hire.

Preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer and technology skills to include Microsoft Office software, recreation software (Amilia), Connect2Concepts, and When 2 Work.
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining specific food service equipment.
• Skills in recruiting, training, supervising, evaluating, motivating employees.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and escalated problems.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and coordinates food and beverage menus for events, programs, and daily operations within the Recreation Division indoor and outdoor facilities and locations tailored to seasonal demand and event scheduling.
• Oversees food preparation, ensuring meals, snacks, and beverages are prepared and served according to quality standards.
• Oversees liquor sales, including inventory tracking, regulatory compliance, and staff training on responsible alcohol service (e.g., TIPS certification).
• Ensures compliance with all health and safety regulations, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation of food and beverages.
• Maintains concession equipment, supplies, and inventory to ensure smooth operations.
• Manages special event food services, including setup, serving, and cleanup.
• Works directly with the Communications and Engagement Department to ensure marketing materials, menu boards, and social media sites are updated with accurate information.
• Sets up food service operations to ensure proper layout, signage, and accessibility.
• Develops and executes strategies to enhance the profitability and efficiency of concessions at each location.
• Conducts regular staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Utilizes When2Work scheduling software to schedule employees.
• Develops and mentors staff to ensure service/product quality, and positive customer interactions.
• Works with maintenance staff to ensure all preventative maintenance occurs on a regular basis.
• Maintains reporting functions related to the sale of alcohol. Develops reports and measures performance in support of department and division goals.
• Maintains staff certification records including ServeSafe, TIPS, CPR, First Aid, AED Training ,and other required certifications.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including liquor licensing, food safety, and workplace safety laws.
• Reviews and maintains online and in-person trainings through the City of Greeley Training Courses.
• Monitors food and beverage inventory, ensuring timely orders and restocking to avoid shortages.
• Tracks costs and establish pricing for food and beverage products.
• Analyzes sales data and adjust inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing waste.
• Responsible for preparation and administration of the food and beverage area budget and related funds.
• Negotiates contracts with vendors and outside contractors.
• Works closely with internal partners and attend planning meetings to ensure food and beverage needs are met for each operation and event.
• Administers surveys and conduct focus groups to gauge customer satisfactions level, gain constructive feedback and improve operations.
• Updates and monitors Recreation website and social media outlets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Organizes and delegates assignments to team members; Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees.
• Evaluates employee performance and goal setting.
• Holds employees accountable for assigned task and goals.
• Provides timely and constructive feedback and training opportunities.
• Provides training opportunities with a focus on employee development.
• Resolves conflicts and complaints.
• Analyzes information and processes and develops more effective or efficient processes.
• Establishes and achieves business and financial objectives.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

• Frequent interruptions and heavy public contact
• Required to work weekdays, nights, weekends, evenings and some holidays
• Work is performed in an office environment, on sports fields and within recreation facilities

Physical Requirements

• Strength and stamina enough to walk, stand, stretch, bend, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity enough to complete daily work such as operate computer keyboards, drive and operate motor vehicles, and operate other office equipment and complete paperwork
• May be required to assist individuals loading and unloading from vans

Travel

• Approximately 10% flexible, local travel required

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE. 

Salary : $53,400 - $69,500