MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM
Job Description:
Position Title: Food & Beverage Revenue Assistant Manager
Department: Sales and Marketing
Position Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Food & Beverage Revenue Manager
Direct Reports: Food & Beverage Staff
Position Summary:
The Assistant Food & Beverage Revenue Manager supports the daily operation of Mississippi Aquarium's food and beverage services, including Pelican Pointe Cafe, Tree Top Treats, events, and other assigned operations.
This position provides hands on kitchen leadership organizes team while assisting with food preparation, guest order execution, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, staff training, quality control, food safety, sanitation, and guest service. The position also assists the Food & Beverage Manager with daily operations, staffing, cost control, vendor coordination, and revenue opportunities.
Requirements and Accountabilities:
· Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and timely, friendly service.
· Prepare and oversee preparation of menu items while maintaining established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards.
· Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, special events, and food promotions.
· Train, coach, and provide daily direction to food and beverage staff.
· Assist with employee scheduling, staffing coverage, performance management, and daily assignments.
· Assist Café Food & Beverage Revenue Manager with inventory management, purchasing, receiving, food costs, waste control, and product rotation.
· Maintain strong relationships with food and beverage vendors and assist with product ordering and issue resolution.
· Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.
· Ensure compliance with applicable health regulations, food safety requirements, and Mississippi Aquarium policies.
· Assist with cash handling, POS operations, opening and closing procedures, and daily operational reporting.
· Support special events, after hours functions, promotions, and other revenue generating opportunities.
· Assist the Food & Beverage Revenue Manager with budget management, expense control, operational planning, and revenue goals.
· Maintain effective communication and coordination with other Aquarium departments.
· Identify and communicate opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, control costs, improve food quality, and enhance the guest experience.
· Ability to work independently, make sound operational decisions, and address day to day kitchen and guest service issues.
· Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and special events.
· Ability to perform the physical requirements of a food and beverage operation, including prolonged standing, walking, lifting, bending, and working in varying temperatures.
Qualifications:
· Two to three years of professional kitchen, restaurant, food and beverage, hospitality, or related experience.
· Previous lead cook, kitchen leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
· Experience with food preparation, inventory, purchasing, food costing, POS systems, and daily food service operations.
· Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality control, portion control, and food preparation standards.
· Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
· Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, guest focused environment.
· ServSafe certification preferred and/or ability to obtain certification is preferred
· Culinary, Hospitality, Food and Beverage Management, Business, or related education preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
