Concessions Supervisor | Part-Time | Salt River Field

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

The Concessions Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the food & beverage serving of guests in the arena at various concessions stands, bars, and portable food & beverage locations. The Concessions Supervisor must be personable and able to work in an ever-changing fast-paced environment. The Concessions Supervisor will assist the Concessions Manager and the rest of the OVG leadership team with projects including training, inventory and special events.

The Concessions Supervisor must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

In light of the seasonal and event-driven nature of our business, the position will run from now until April 4th.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $18 to $22, plus tips.

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until April 11, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper set-up of all concessions locations prior to doors. Set-up duties may include: verifying opening inventory, assigning duties to concession workers (employees/volunteers), ensuring sanitation standards are met, verifying that each location is fully operational, ascertaining levels of food production based upon projected guest attendance has been met; assuring that Stand Leads has followed proper procedures
• Provide a high level of oversight and operational expertise resulting in the smooth, efficient and profitable execution of events
• Training new & current employees with regarding to property procedure & best practices
• Willing to cover / back-up any open position to assure location is fully operational and company standards pertaining to speed of service and guest satisfaction are met; assist with Premium Services operations and event needs, as directed
• Ensure work environment is safe and free from harassment or discrimination; immediately address all safety concerns, potential hazards, accidents or incidents. Relays safety/health issues to management immediately
• Ensure event staff and volunteers are aware of work place expectations; provide on-going assistance, training and mentoring to event staff and volunteers; promote a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative workplace environment by working side-by-side with staff and volunteers; reinforce procedures and practices through repetition; lead by example and provide on-going constructive feedback
• Ability to obtain working knowledge of all existing concession locations: geographical locations, equipment, evacuation procedures, adjacent employee and guest areas and facility access
• Responsible for supervising the service of beverages to guests including alcoholic beverages. Must check guest’s ID to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages; Responsible for recognizing guests that are visibly intoxicated and taking action to cut off alcohol to such individuals
• Responsible for observing guests to respond to any additional requests and determine when the meal has been completed
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance
• Assures that the location equipment is operable and clean prior to start of event
• Enforces all company policies and procedures
• Assists Management team with projects including training, inventory and special events
• All other duties as assigned by the managers and supervisors

Qualifications

• At Least 1-2 years’ experience working in a supervisory capacity in a food & beverage environment
• Ability to supervise the work of others
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment
• Ability to speak, read and write in English
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $18 - $22