Food & Beverage Manager | Mesa Convention Center
Core
Oversee daily execution of food and beverage operations for conventions, trade shows, festivals, and concerts at a large convention center.
Role type
Senior IC Food & Beverage Operations Manager
Builds
Seamless event execution and guest experiences for diverse live events
Domain
Hospitality + Event Operations
Required skills
Food and beverage operations, budget analysis, staff recruitment and training, inventory management, compliance with food safety and alcohol service, contract coordination, troubleshooting operational challenges
Preferred skills
Large-scale event coordination, contingent labor management, BEO and work order systems proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, POS systems, Momentus
Responsibilities
Support the Director in planning, organization, and financial performance of the department; Manage event operations from setup through breakdown; Analyze budgets, forecasts, and profit and loss reports; Recruit, train, and schedule team members and contingent labor; Conduct pre-event inspections to verify quality and readiness; Coordinate purchasing, inventory, and storage; Troubleshoot real-time operational challenges
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC