Food & Beverage Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting the Food & beverage director with the operations of all Food and Beverage locations, including Catering, the Warehouse, & Bar. Ensure all locations are operated in a safe, clean and profitable manner. Ensure that all the needs and expectations of guests are met and exceeded.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for the daily operation of the Food Service, Warehouse & Catering Departments.

· Assist the director of Food & beverage in achieving all budgetary goals and objectives.

· Responsible for ensuring the department follows all Federal, State & Local labor laws including breaks and minor laws.

· Responsible for the ongoing training and performance management of seasonal team members to ensure the optimal guest experience in quality, service and efficiency.

· Ensure all food preparation and handling procedures are in compliance with Health Department and company policies in all food service locations.

· Ensure the cleanliness of all Food locations and assist in general park presentation and cleanliness.

· Work with the HR Department to ensure appropriate staffing levels to optimize guest satisfaction and cost efficiency. Assist with job fairs and hiring events when needed.

· Work with the director of Food & beverage to ensure invoices are entered in the Inventory System in a timely manner. Communicate with the Finance Department regarding open invoices, irregularities and ensure invoices are submitted to the on time to the Finance Department for payment.

· Control food cost to budget goals through efficient ordering, portion control, waste and shrinkage.

· Ensure an accurate monthly inventory is completed in coordination with the Finance Department of the Food Stands and the Warehouse.

· Assist in creating new menu items and concepts to achieve budgeted goals.

· Ensure that all Cash Handling Procedures are followed and enforced throughout the department. Develop and implement a plan to decrease employee theft. Assist with daily audits.

· Ensure the safety of all team members and guests by creating department safety initiatives.

· Assist in overseeing the operation of the warehouse.

· Work with our 3rd party food vendors to ensure compliance with company policies and a smooth operation. Cooperate in a professional manner with all other department heads and outside vendors.

· Ensure company policies are being met and maintaining all appropriate documentation.

· Be a proactive member of the team.

· Must be able to work varied shifts, including holidays, nights and weekends.

· Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, REQUIREMENTS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· 3 – 5 years in restaurant, or hospitality food service

· Theme park experience preferred

· Must be at least 21 years of age.

· Must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

· Must be able to attend & pass fork lift certification class (Training Provided by Wild Waves)

· High school diploma or equivalent is required. College degree or culinary training preferred.

· Must have or be capable of acquiring a current Washington State Food Handler’s Card, Alcohol Server Card

· Must be professional, energetic, a team player, self-motivated, and able to motivate others.

· Knowledge of MS Office applications preferred.

· Must possess strong safety awareness.

· Communicate and interact effectively and appropriately with all guests, co-workers and management.

· Ability to trouble-shoot problems and present solutions for a variety of situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· General math skills including, but not limited to basic algebra, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and the ability to read measurements.

· Commitment to company values.

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to thirty pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level is generally moderate to high.