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.

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The Concessions Manager is responsible for the effective management of venue concessions operations including inventory controls, product ordering, training new employees, cash controls, compliance with alcohol service polices, cleaning, safety, guest service, employee/volunteer training and supervision, warehouse oversight, troubleshooting, closing duties, event planning support, food preparation and production, and any other tasks assigned by the Director of Food & Beverage (DoFB).  The Concessions Manager must provide a high level of event oversight, technical proficiency, and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth operation of the Arena & Concessions Dept. 

The Concessions Manager will actively supervise, coach, counsel, direct, train and mentor employees in meeting company quality standards, and will initiate or recommend employment actions such as hiring, termination, suspension, discipline, promotions, and transfers.  The Concessions Manager will provide oversight and resolution responsibility for employee performance issues.  Actively and independently manage all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant, and cooperative work environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule including evenings and weekends.  Flexible availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, self-direction and strong technical (computer and POS) aptitude are required.  

This role will pay a salary of $40,000 to $45,000.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

Job expires 6/5/2024

The Donald L. Tucker Civic Center features a 12,500-seat arena, 34 luxury suites, 476 club seats, over 54,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibition space and an arena view restaurant, the Spotlight Grille. The arena is home to Florida State Men’s and Women’s basketball and is known for its electric atmosphere and fierce home court advantage. Not only a music and sports venue, the arena also is frequently used for trade shows, large catered functions, receptions, religious services, and classes. You can learn more about our venue at tuckerciviccenter.com.

• Responsible for managing, developing, and mentoring a staff of part-time and full-time concessions employees, including employee discipline as required. Responsible for completing documentation of employee performance and attendance issues in accordance with company policy and practice.
• Ensure proper set-up of all concession’s locations prior to doors. Set-up duties may include: verifying opening inventory, assigning duties to concession workers (employee/volunteer), 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 Leader or NFP Stand Leader has followed proper procedures for distribution and handling of cash.
• Provide a high level of oversight and operational expertise resulting in the smooth, efficient, and profitable execution of events.
• Ability to oversee a large volume of inventory, order product, and manage high volume sales.
• Manage and run all venue concessions operations before, during and after the event. Duties include staff scheduling, employee check-in, equipment inspection, POS monitoring and troubleshooting, guest complaint resolution, training, food production, clean-up, post-event reconciliation and reporting, and any other duties as assigned by the DoFB.
• Training new & current employees with regard to property, procedures & 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 Suites, Operations, and Event staff needs, as directed.
• Provide direction and oversight to Concessions Supervisors, Stand Managers, Concession Cooks, and Cashiers. Ensure that all State/Federal, OVG360 and DLTCC policies, procedures and practices are adhered to, including compliance with alcohol distribution/service and food handling/sanitation guidelines, general safety policies and procedures.  Report any alcohol service or other compliance issues to the DoFB immediately.
• Complete post-event evaluations, data compilation, tracking of monetary and product shortages, generating reports; serves as a resource for POS applications and training.
• 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 workplace 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.

• Associate degree (A.A.) or greater in Culinary Management, Business Management, or related field; along with three plus years’ experience in Concessions Management, other Food & Beverage Management, or related experience.
• Degree requirement may be substituted for four or more years’ experience in Concessions Supervision, Food & Beverage Management or related position.
• Solid working knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft office, POS systems, timekeeping system.
• Experience training new employees and volunteers
• Advanced knowledge of inventory procedures and controls
• Experience ordering product for a high-volume venue or facility
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, professional and courteous manner which fosters a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make sound business/operations decisions (i.e., regarding employee placement, staffing adjustments, and/or respond to technical, product or equipment challenges during an event) quickly and under pressure.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess thorough working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements, food preparation guidelines, alcohol service policies, safety standards, etc. pertaining to OVG360 and DLTCC concession operations. ServSafe certification required or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality.
• Nationally recognized food service sanitation training course certification preferred
• Nationally recognized alcohol service training course certification preferred

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.

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.