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Food & Beverage Director - Destination KP

The Sports Facilities Companies, Kings Park, New York, United States, 11754

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Overview FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR - Destination KP

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Kings Park, NY

DEPARTMENT: FOOD AND BEVERAGE

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

Destination KP is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Kings Park, NY. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Destination KP is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC was awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

Position Summary The Food & Beverage Director is responsible for concessions and catering operations, inventory management, product ordering, training and developing Team Members, budget management, and achieving margin KPI's. This position is responsible for delivering an exceptional food and beverage experience for all park guests and is an essential leadership role on our Team.

Primary Responsibilities PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Develop an annual Food & Beverage strategic plan that includes budget, margin, menu mix, customer experience expectations, and KPI's

Successfully direct all aspects of the complex's food and beverage operations and strategy

Provide strategic quality control for all product inventory management processes

Provide strategic direction and input in all food & beverage marketing initiatives that focus on driving sales

Provide strategic oversight in all Concessions Team Member training processes

Effectively train and develop all alcoholic beverage servers

Actively monitor food and alcohol product costs relating to menu pricing, margin KPI's, and product sales

Develop and maintain bar menus that help achieve budget and plan KPI's while enhancing the guest experience at the park

Use stakeholder feedback to identify operational/service trends and implement strategic initiatives that improve the client/customer experience

Consistently execute quality control checks for "Guest 1s" service standards, product quality, transaction times, menu accuracy, and health inspection compliance

Effectively collaborate with all applicable departments to maximize sales, ensure operational alignment, provide applicable support, retain clients, and continuously improve the guest experience

Serve on the facility's leadership team

Serve as the Manager on Duty (MOD) when scheduled

Additional duties as assigned by the General Manager

The Ideal Candidate Has

Proven success of effective management strategy and performance in a high-volume concessions, bar, and catering environment

Excellent knowledge of food cost, pricing, and profit margin food & beverage analysis

Extensive management, training, and Team Member development experience

Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and concessions/bar/catering execution

Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency

Proven ability to evaluate team member performance based on established KPI's

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years old

5-7 years of food & beverage management experience (including bar operations and catering)

3-5 years of food & beverage budget management experience

ServSafe Alcohol and Manager Certifications are required (can be obtained within 90 days)

TIPS Certification is required (can be obtained within 90 days)

Requires strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Must have strong leadership skills

Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills

Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment

Must be able to work under pressure and be decisive

Ability to motivate Team Members

Ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks

Must be able to work well in a team setting

Must have strong mathematical skills

Must be able to work extensive hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high

May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, bend, carry, lift, pull, and push

Will be required to operate a computer

Facility has intermittent noise

Salary: $60000 - $80000 per year

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