Food and Beverage Lead - Gulfport Sportsplex
On-siteGulfport, Mississippi, United States
Job Summary
Directly align with the SFM Mission Statement and Core Values while managing daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for concessions and special events. Supervise team members through training, mentoring, and accountability, and open, operate, and close concession locations. Monitor quality control, ensure food safety and sanitation standards, and manage cooler, freezer, and dry storage areas. Assist the F&B Manager with inventory counting and record health practices. Effectively manage the food and beverage aspect of a concession area during events, handle customer complaints, and communicate equipment repair needs. Maintain inspection compliance resulting in A scores and manage efficient supply use. Work irregular shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old
- 2+ years of food & beverage experience in a leadership role
- 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Food Safety Manager and ServSafe Certifications are preferred
- 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
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