ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public venues has an immediate opening for a Food and Beverage Manager, reporting directly to the Director of Food & Beverage. The Manager is responsible for ensuring outstanding customer service, the smooth operation of the departmental and business functions, and corresponding financial reporting for all events. Events can include hockey games, concerts, banquets, basketball games, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes client food & beverage and operational needs for the event.
• Develops menus/themes for the event and establishes pricing for services.
• Assists in developing work plans including scheduling and ordering and assigns appropriate duties to subordinates.
• Oversees Food and Beverage operations during event to ensure client satisfaction and quality control standards.
• Inspects food service facilities to ensure that equipment and buildings meet requirements provincial and local health standards and internal regulations.
• Assists with creation of Food and Beverage sales projections and budgets for facility events.
• Maintains inventory control.
• Assists with analysis of information concerning facility operation such as daily food sales, patron attendance, and labor costs to prepare budget and to maintain cost control of facility operations.
• Inspects and tastes prepared foods to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations.
• Works within guidelines for food and labor costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages employees in the Food & Beverage Department in either Catering, Concessions, or Kitchen. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of any of the unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ASM Global’s policies and applicable standards. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Food & Beverage Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in management level position in Food & Beverage or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior supervisory experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Other Qualifications
This position will work with limited supervision and will require the ability to interact with all levels of staff including management. Requires ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
Confidential Information
Due to the sensitive and competitive nature of the entertainment industry it is necessary to ensure that correct information is released to the public and that sensitive information is not discussed. Please refer to the Confidential Information Policy in the Welcome to the Team Handbook.
Additional Information
ASM Global/Meridian Centre is an Equal Opportunity employer, and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and other protected groups to apply. ASM Global/Meridian Centre acknowledges any accommodations required by qualified applicants until the point of undue hardship.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In perso

• Establishes client food & beverage and operational needs for the event.
• Develops menus/themes for the event and establishes pricing for services.
• Assists in developing work plans including scheduling and ordering and assigns appropriate duties to subordinates.
• Oversees Food and Beverage operations during event to ensure client satisfaction and quality control standards.
• Inspects food service facilities to ensure that equipment and buildings meet requirements provincial and local health standards and internal regulations.
• Assists with creation of Food and Beverage sales projections and budgets for facility events.
• Maintains inventory control.
• Assists with analysis of information concerning facility operation such as daily food sales, patron attendance, and labor costs to prepare budget and to maintain cost control of facility operations.
• Inspects and tastes prepared foods to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations.
• Works within guidelines for food and labor costs.
• Other duties as assigned