MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM
Job Description:
Position Title: Food & Beverage Revenue Manager
Department: Sales and Marketing
Position Status: Salaried - Full Time, Exempt
Reports To: Director of Sales & Marketing
Direct Reports: Food & Beverage Staff
Position Summary:
The Food & Beverage Revenue Manager is responsible for the daily operation, financial performance, revenue growth, staffing, guest experience, and quality of Mississippi Aquarium's food and beverage operations, including Pelican Pointe Cafe, Tree Top Treats, and other assigned services.
This position manages staffing, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, vendors, budgeting, cash handling, menu development, pricing, and employee performance. The manager is also responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, food safety, sanitation, and guest service.
The Food & Beverage Revenue Manager works closely with Marketing, Sales, Events, Guest Experience, Finance, Facilities, and Human Resources to support Aquarium programs, special events, promotions, and revenue opportunities.
Requirements and Accountabilities:
· Ability to lead and manage a high volume food and beverage operation to achieve revenue, profitability, quality, and guest service goals.
· Ability to work independently, make sound business decisions, and solve operational problems.
· 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 standing, walking, lifting, and working in varying temperatures.
· Develop menus, pricing, promotions, seasonal offerings, and special event opportunities that increase revenue and enhance the guest experience.
· Manage purchasing, inventory, food costs, waste, vendors, and product quality.
· Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, expenses, cash handling, and financial performance.
· Hire, train, schedule, coach, evaluate, and manage food and beverage employees.
· Establish and maintain standards for food quality, food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and service.
· Ensure compliance with applicable health regulations, food safety requirements, and Mississippi Aquarium policies.
· Maintain effective communication and coordination with other Aquarium departments.
· Ability to work effectively with vendors.
· Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, control costs, increase revenue, and enhance the guest experience.
Qualifications:
· Three to five years of food and beverage, restaurant, hospitality, attraction, or related management experience.
· Experience managing employees, budgets, purchasing, inventory, vendors, POS familiarity and daily operations.
· Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality control, menu development, pricing, and cost management.
· Strong leadership, communication, organizational, financial, and problem solving skills.
· Ability to work in a fast paced, guest focused environment, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and special events.
· ServSafe Manager certification preferred but not required.
· Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Food and Beverage Management, Business, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
