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.

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for overseeing the direction of the operation's food and beverage daily activities in accordance with OVG policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability and positive, productive and compliant work environment. The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the effective management and operation of the catering, beverage service & concessions at the Grand River Center & Five Flags Civic Center including event planning, scheduling, collaboration of food cost control, compliance with food safety and sanitation policies, cleaning, kitchen safety, employee training and supervision. The Director of Food & Beverage must provide a high level of oversight and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth running of all food outlets and events. 

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for ensuring quality food and beverage is served to the guests of the Grand River Center & Five Flags Civic Center. The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the training of all catering, concession and support staff. The Director of Food & Beverage must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule including evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills and self-direction required.

This role pays an annual salary of $70,000-$85,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 8, 2025.

The Director of Food & Beverage will have oversight over the Grand River Center & Five Flags Civic Center. The Grand River Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 80,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000. The Five Flags Civic Center is located in downtown Dubuque. The arena has a capacity of 4,500 guests and has the ability to transform for an occasion from concerts and sports tournaments to banquets and general sessions. The theater is a National Historic Landmark that seats 711 guests and Bijou Room is a black box theater with a capacity of 135 guests.

• Responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of food and beverage staff including creating a positive work environment for all staff members
• Displays knowledge of culinary presentation skills and teaches others proper food presentation
• Manages the control of food and labor costs through proper scheduling and purchasing
• Conducts regular inspections to ensure cleanliness and maintenance meet company standards
• Oversees and manages monthly inventory
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards and training in work areas
• Responsible for consulting with managers to plan menus and concessions for events
• Must be a visible presence working on the event floor with staff to ensure quality, efficiency, and overall management of operations

• MA or MS; BA or BS with business-related major; accounting minor or credits preferred equivalent job experience can be substituted for educational requirements
• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in the food & beverage industry
• Must have various experience levels in volume feeding, ala carte, catering and purchasing storage and handling
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff
• Demonstrated background of costs of goods and services
• Professional appearance and presentation required
• Knowledge of and skill in using computer software, including MS Word/Excel/Outlook
• Maintains a current Food Handler’s card and alcohol service permit if required by state or local government
• Working knowledge of employee scheduling in a hospitality environment
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills
• Well skilled in all technical and sanitary aspects of presentation
• Technical Proficiency and experience demonstrating verifiable knowledge of food preparation methods
• 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 and cooperative work environment
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment
• Ability to be detail-oriented, multi-task and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; able and willing to work nights, weekends and long hours

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.