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Food and Beverage Lead - Gulfport Sportsplex

The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management, Gulfport, MS, United States


FOOD & BEVERAGE LEAD - Gulfport Sportsplex
Sports Facilities Management, LLC
LOCATION: Gulfport, MS

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

STATUS: PART-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Gulfport Sportsplex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Gulfport, MS. 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.

Gulfport Sportsplex 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 Lead will be responsible for supervising team members, catering events, and assisting with any tasks related to concessions.

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

Directly align with the SFM Mission Statement and Core Values

Manage the daily production, preparation & presentation of all food for the facility's concessions and special events to ensure quality consistent product is produced that meets Gulfport Sportsplex standards

Assist in training, mentoring, and supervising all food & beverage Team Members

Open, supervise, operate, and close concessions locations

Monitor quality control constantly

Assist F&B Manager in weekly and monthly inventory counting

Effectively manage all cooler, freezer, and dry storage areas in assigned Concession Area

Ensure highest levels of food safety & sanitation are being maintained

Communicate kitchen equipment repair needs in a timely manner

Operationally manage Health and Safety practices to ensure inspection compliance that result in A scores

Record information about inventory and health practices

Effectively manage customer complaints and suggestions

Complete special projects and daily assignments as directed by F&B Manager

Effectively manage the food & beverage aspect of a Concession Area during events

Manage the efficient use of supplies during events

Effectively train, develop, and hold hourly Team Members accountable

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS

Proven success of effective leadership in a high-volume concessions/food & beverage environment

Experience and success in supervising staff in order to effectively execute a successful shift

Experience and success in customer service and leadership

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 21 years old

2+ years of food & beverage experience in a leadership role

Food Safety Manager and ServSafe Certifications are preferred

Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written

Must have strong leadership and mathematical 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, be decisive, and work well in a group setting

Ability to motivate employees and prioritize

Must be able to work irregular shifts to include nights, weekends, holidays as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Significant walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling may be required

May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Facility has intermittent noise

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