What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Food & Beverage position at Normal CornBelters?
Director of Food & Beverage
Normal CornBelters / Kernels Collegiate League
Summary
The Normal CornBelters (NCB), a summer wood-bat collegiate baseball team, are members of the Prospect League. The CornBelters are owned by Normal CornBelters Baseball, LLC, and operated by Play 9 Sports management group. Normal CornBelters Baseball also operates the Kernels Collegiate League (KCL), a wood-bat collegiate league, which plays a 30-game league solely at the Corn Crib in Normal. The Normal CornBelters, Kernels Collegiate League, and the Corn Crib are looking for a Director of Food & Beverage to join their team for the 2025 season.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reports directly to the General Manager and Assistant General Manager
- Responsible for the operation of food and beverage service of the Corn Crib stadium. This includes the management of:
- Concessions Stands
- Bars
- Food and Beverage staff
- Suite service
- Carefully track food/drink inventory and place new product orders
- Enforce health and safety standards to meet and exceed applicable local, state, and federal guidelines
- Maximize performance of the concession stands, bars, and all points of sale locations
- Ensure that all menu items are correctly built and displayed on the POS
- Ensure consistent quality of menu items served
- Oversee all seasonal food and beverage staff
- Training, onboarding, and mentoring of concession staff, suite servers, and bartenders
- Responsible for scheduling staff to meet the needs of each game/event
- Provide hands-on leadership to all staff
- Follow through on all menu items, sales, and promotions determined by the Front Office staff
- Participate as a team member through meetings and offer support to other team members to maximize customer service, staff satisfaction, and sales performance
- Interact with other Normal CornBelters departments to provide a cooperative, client-oriented focus for all fan experience
- Help to build an atmosphere of professionalism while following the core values of the Normal CornBelters organization
- Any additional duties or tasks assigned by the General Manager or Assistant General Manager
Competencies and Qualifications
- Excellent work ethic
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, detail-oriented, strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Self-starter with a creative mind who is motivated to build relationships and exceed expectations
- Ability to maintain a Food Handlers Management certification
- Strong customer service skills that showcase a positive and enthusiastic approach to customers
- Ability to lead a staff of 10 to 30 employees per night
- Ability to learn new tools and technology
- Prior kitchen/food service experience preferred
- Night and weekend work is required, including working special events such as concerts and stadium rentals
Salary and Compensation
Seasonal Full-Time Position (May through September 2025)
Monthly Stipend
Bonus Structure
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
