The RoleThe
Director of Operations, Food & Beverage will lead the operation and people responsible for all food and beverage offerings to thousands of guests that visit our locations every year.
Responsibilities - Drive financial profitability through department reporting, yearly budgeting, as well as monitoring daily spends
- Oversees control of all inventories, product cost, cash handling and purchasing. Implement cost controls as needed to achieve positive financial results
- Acts as a liaison with team, including partner's operational team, Compass team and other areas as needed to ensure efficient operational performance
- Develops and recommends all menus, promotions and programs in accordance with Compass standards
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with guests, subcontractors and Compass associates
- Ensures that all security, safety, and sanitation standards are achieved and follows and enforces responsible alcohol service policies
- Recruit, hire, train, and teach direct management reports as well as hourly associates. Construct a strong team based on personal strengths and abilities while keeping everyone accountable for job responsibilities and roles
- Uses engagement strategies to recognize, motivate and celebrate individuals and teams delivering outstanding performance throughout location
- Hold strong attention to detail, ability to problem solve, openness to collaborate and communicate, build positive culture, as well as a driven attitude to as aspects of the position
- manage multi-million-dollar budgets; accurately project revenue, labor, and COGS.
- Own the financial performance of the operation, ensuring revenue targets and margins are met.
- Oversee capital projects, ROI analysis, and infrastructure improvements.
- Analyze KPIs, sales data, labor reports, and guest feedback to guide strategy.
- Manage diverse concepts (concessions, premium dining, catering, culinary simultaneously.
- Proficiency with POS, inventory scheduling tools, and IT integrations.
- Partner with sponsorship/marketing to integrate campaigns into F&B execution (e.g., IPTV, branded packaging).
- Comply to all Health and Safety Policies and procedures
- Adhere to uniform standards and job specific standard operation procedures
The Qualifications - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred
- A minimum of 8 years Food and Beverage Management experience at a Director of Operations/General Manager level in a sports and entertainment atmosphere. Experience managing a high-volume Food & Beverage operation
- Budgeting and forecasting experience
- Able to communicate effectively with management team, guests and associates by speaking and comprehending English. English reading, writing, math and computer skills required
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate staff
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
- Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
- Availability to work regular extended shifts of 10 hours or more as business dictates. Must have flexible schedule to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Proficient in computer services such Microsoft Office as well as capability and willingness to learn internal systems both retail and tech systems
