Food & Beverage Manager | Full-Time | Owensboro ...

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 Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of assigned catered & concessions events at the Owensboro Convention Center and Sportscenter. The Food & Beverage is responsible for assisting the Director of Food & Beverage by ensuring quality food and beverage is served to guests. The Food & Beverage Manager must be personable and able to work in an ever- changing fast-paced environment. The Food & Beverage Manager will be responsible for training and developing all service staff. The Food & Beverage Manager 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 $45,000-$52,000Benefits 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 December 26, 2025.Western Kentucky’s award-winning venue - the Owensboro Convention Center - is a full-service facility overlooking the scenic Ohio River in revitalized downtown Owensboro, Kentucky. The multi-purpose center boasts just under 102,000 sq. ft. of available space, including a 44,000+ sq. ft. exhibition hall, the 8,900+ sq. ft. Kentucky Legend® Pier outside over the scenic Ohio River, and additional ballroom, meeting, and pre-function space.The Sportscenter, one of Owensboro’s most historic buildings, opened in 1949. It is a multi-purpose, 5,000-seat arena that hosts concerts, sporting events, graduations, trade shows, meetings, and receptions.Ensure legal, efficient,professionaland profitable operation of the venue.Generate and review financial reports, including budgets, projections, forecasting, revenue analysis, disbursements, labor and product costs, wage and salary control, P&L financial statements.Conflict resolution; last-resort mediation; arbitration and labor negotiations, when applicable.Responsible for overseeing the serving of meals to guests or directing guests to the buffet line.Responsible for overseeing serving beverages to guests including alcoholic beverages. Must check guest’s ID to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.Responsible forobservingguests to respond to anyadditionalrequests anddeterminewhen the meal has been completed.Responsible for executing all directives stated in all work orders.Responsible for completion and updating of administrative paperwork associated with events,i.e.diagrams,timelinesand side-work assignments.Responsible for ensuring tableware and linensreplacedas necessary.Be able toidentifyingredients orexplainshowvarious itemson the menu are prepared.Assistsin setting up banquet functions including linens, dishware,glasswareand silverware.Responsible forobservingguests to respond to anyadditionalrequests anddeterminebefore, during or after the served meal.Maintains sanitation,healthand safety standards in work areas.Must showdemonstratedability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.Assures that the location equipment is operable and clean prior to start of event.Responsible for recognizing guests that are visibly intoxicated andtaking action to cutoff alcohol to such individuals.Leads F&B team with projects including training,inventoryandspecial events.Leads Concessions Department in supervising outlets when business demands.Enforces allOVGpolicies and procedures.Practices excellent Human Resources skillsregardingemployee relations, corrective action, coaching and counseling employees and completes all necessary HR related paperwork.Program Point of Sale system withaccuratemenu items and pricing prior to events.All other duties as assigned.2-year degree in Business Management or Hospitality preferred but will consider relevant work experience.3-5 years' experience working in a management capacity in a high volume fast-paced restaurant or catering environment.Capable ofoperating inMicrosoft Office applicationsincluding:Excel, Word, PowerPoint.Ability to supervise the work of others.Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear,business-likeand respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive,enthusiasticand cooperative work environment.Ability to speak, read and write in English.Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.Possessvalidfood handling certificate or alcohol service permit if required by state or federal regulations.Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly.Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.Ability to cost out menus and create new menu items when needed.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 ourpeople, improves ourservice, and raises ourexcellence. 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.

Created: 2025-10-08