Six Flags Over Georgia is seeking a dynamic and innovative person to join our Food & Beverage Operations team. This person will be expected to create and drive Guest and speed of service initiatives to increase revenues and guest satisfaction scores. This position manages all Food & Beverage and Catering operations.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain financial budgets and annual business plans for culinary operations and prepare and present monthly forecasts as required.
- Develop, execute, and coordinate our Food & Beverage Operations Capital Expenses, from concept through completion, on-budget and on-time.
- Assure profitability of department by closely monitoring sales, cost of goods, inventory, operating expenses, and labor expenses.
- Audit food quality, cash handling, and upselling efforts to ensure guest service standards are being met.
- Oversee Catering operations and work collaboratively with other departments to execute special events including group meetings, picnic outings, park buyouts, and Marketing initiatives.
- Ensure that all team members are properly trained and equipped to perform their job responsibilities.
- Develop and promote an entrepreneurial spirit by making recommendations targeting increased sales, profits, and Guest satisfaction.
- Manage, develop, and evaluate the performance of full-time and seasonal staff.
- Ensure compliance with caloric information communication.
- Monitor department team member voice survey scores and assist in the development of initiatives to address areas of needed improvement.
- Support the company mantra; friendly, clean, fast and safe service.
- Ensure all Federal, State, Local, and park regulations including liquor laws, labor laws, and FDA health guidelines are being adhered to within areas of responsibility.
- Interface with Corporate our Food & Beverage Operations team if needed on planning and operations.
- Enforce all park policies and procedures and maintain all Six Flags standards.
- Serve as Park Duty Manager as assigned.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $80,000-90,000 annually
Reporting Structure
- Reports directly to Director of Food & Beverage.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in management (or related field) or equivalent management experience in food industry preferred.
- 5 years of experience as a theme park supervisor/manager of Food & Beverage, restaurant management experience, or experience in multi-unit Culinary Services related field preferred.
- Certified in Safe Food Handling and responsible alcohol service (TIPS) or obtain certification within 60-days.
- Budget planning experience and with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience supervising large teams and interfacing with all levels of management.
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to work productively across various departments.
- Ability to multi-task and have a keen eye for detail and follow up.
- Strong planning skills and ability to provide training and instruction.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple operations.
- Will be required to work various shifts as project and park needs dictate, including nights, weekends and holidays.