Director Food & Beverage Operations jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Sphere Entertainment Co. · 6 hours ago

Director Food & Beverage Operations

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company, and they are seeking a Director of Food & Beverage Operations. This role is responsible for leading the overall operation of all Food & Beverage departments, ensuring an exceptional guest experience while driving business performance and upholding service standards.

ConcertsEventsMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Provide direction and leadership to supervisory and front-line teams, ensuring consistent operating procedures and a high-quality employee and guest experience across all Food & Beverage outlets
Develop and implement innovative strategies, programs, technologies, and products to meet Food & Beverage goals
Manage P&L performance, including labor approvals, payroll oversight, partnership with culinary leadership on menu planning and pricing, and coordination with warehouse teams to maintain inventory levels and equipment readiness. Meet regularly with the VP, Food & Beverage and Finance teams to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting
Maintains strong communication with the culinary team on trends, presentation standards, and food quality for all areas
Works closely with Purchasing department on beverage sourcing, ordering, and par level management
Collaborates with F&B peers and cross-functional departments to identify efficiencies, drive best practices, and ensure compliance with county and state regulations
Partners on full-cycle recruitment, hiring and development of leadership team and front-line staff; provide ongoing coaching and growth opportunities
Conduct regular leadership meetings covering Southern Nevada Department of Health (DOH) guidelines, cleanliness standards, product updates, and company wide communications. Attend pre-shift meetings to stay engaged with front-line team members
Maintains a high level of integrity and role models a positive attitude and adherence to all Company objectives and goals; ensures that all team members are engaged, upbeat, and delivering an exceptional guest experience

Qualification

Food & Beverage ManagementPoint of Sale (POS)Budget ManagementServeSafe ManagerAlcohol CertificationFood Handler Safety TrainingProject ManagementCross-functional LeadershipCoachingMS Office SuiteCommunication SkillsMentoringAttention to Detail

Required

8- 10 years of Food, Beverage management experience, including oversight of fine dining and catering operations within an entertainment venue, hotel, or multi-unit environment
Proficiency in Point of Sale (POS), purchasing and inventory management systems
Demonstrated success managing budgets and optimizing resource allocation
Strong project management skills and a track record implementing operational and technology driven improvements
Experience leading cross-functional teams and building collaborative relationships that motivate and encourage performance
Adaptable to new technology platforms for current and future integration
Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with all levels in the organization in a variety of settings and group sizes
Adept at maintaining a positive, open, approachable, and professional relationship with a diverse group; demonstrates integrity, tact, diplomacy and a commitment to company values, and principles while ensuring the upmost consistency
Demonstrates experience coaching, mentoring, and developing staff and building accountable teams
Proactive self-starter with proven ability to manage multiple tasks while under tight deadlines
Possesses exceptional attention to detail and strong follow up skills
Comfortable employing sound business judgement to manage conflict and resolve guest concerns with a sense of urgency
PC skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Lifting 25 lbs., standing for long periods and walking long distances
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holiday, and split days off; willing to travel to other venues as needed
Certifications: ServeSafe Manager, Alcohol Certification Card, Food Handler Safety Training Card

Preferred

Previous experience within Sports & Entertainment, theater operations or event planning
Demonstrated knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and the ability to manage a non-union and unionized workforce

Benefits

Robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose
Upskilling employees’ talents and strengths
Help employees drive their careers forward
Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities

Company

Sphere Entertainment Co.

twittertwitter
company-logo
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$225M
Key Investors
Point72
2024-06-25Post Ipo Equity
2023-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $225M
2020-04-09IPO

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Felicia Yue
Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
linkedin
leader-logo
Robert Langer
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase