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Proctors Collaborative Food, Beverage & Sales Manager in Schenectady, New York
JOB SUMMARY
Proctors Collaborative is the Capital District’s leading regional arts organization with performing arts venues in Albany (Capital Repertory Theatre), Schenectady (Proctors & Key Hall) and Saratoga (Universal Preservation Hall), and education, civic engagement and economic development initiatives throughout the region. We’re changing expectations about how the arts serve a community.
With nearly 200 employees across the Capital Region, Proctors is proud of its welcoming, pleasant and creative work environment. Fulltime employees are eligible for benefit packages including health insurance, matching retirement plans, access to programming at a greatly reduced cost and a robust vacation time schedule.
The organization is seeking a Food, Beverage & Sales Manager to develop, innovate and deliver a product mix for its banquet room, café, theatre concessions and bars. The candidate must be quality-driven while maintaining aggressive financial returns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversight of all food and beverage operations for banquets, café, theatre concessions and bar service
Aid in development and consistent delivery of brand across all outlets
Inventorying of all related food and beverage stock
All aspects of hiring and training staff
Ability to embrace a diverse staff and patron base
Ensure consistency of proper food preparation
Pursue continued improvement of service flow and product offerings
Develop relationships with local caterers and event professionals
Field inquiries for special events
Ensure the success of planning and executing special events
Coordinate and Exhibit at local wedding shows
Explore on-line marketing resources (i.e.: The Knot)
Outreach to the business community for corporate events
Develop sales tools for corporate and social events
Communicate with Finance for payables and receivables
Maintaining a clean, safe work environment that complies with all relevant health standards
Scheduling of food service and bar personnel
Open to traveling to Albany and Saratoga locations as needed
Willingness to recognize and accommodate a variety of client needs to include budgetary and cultural.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Strong customer service skills and a genuine desire to accommodate customers’ needs
Minimum of three-years’ experience in management
Full command of NYS health code requirements. Food safety credentials a plus
Clear and concise communication skills
Proficiency in personal computer skills and ability to learn database programs, experience with Square point-of-sale system a plus
Efficiency needed to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Excellent time management/multi-tasking/organizational skills
Self-motivation and a solution-driven approach
Experience in wholesale food, beverage and liquor inventorying
Ability to track food and beverage costs via invoices and revenue reports
Command of portion control, spoilage and waste reduction through efficient menu planning.
A team player mentality that makes working well with others, particularly during a high-volume time, a natural response
Upbeat, friendly personality
Open to a flexible schedule that can include days, nights and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to:
Lift up to 50 pounds
Stand or be in one place for long periods of time
Walk or cover long distances
Proctors Collaborative is committed to building a workplace that is both creative and progressive. To that end, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, all cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We celebrate individual differences and we strive to treat everyone with fairness and respect.
Proctors Collaborative does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans’ status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.