Director of Food & Beverage

About the role

The Lansing Center Complex is offering an exciting role for a Director of Food and Beverage. This position oversees the daily operations of the Food and Beverage Department at The Lansing Center and Groesbeck Golf Course, including concessions, mobile carts, event catering, culinary services, catering sales, menu creation, financial management, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Marketing Food and Beverage services to clients
• Establishing effective operational controls
• Fostering strong, positive client relationships
• Ensuring high-quality product standards and presentation across all tiers of Food and Beverage operations
• Overseeing the daily management of departmental activities and personnel
• Creating sales projections and event budgets
• Managing stand inventory
• Preparing per-capita reports and maintaining ongoing fiscal documentation
• Hiring and training concession employees
• Anticipating and scheduling labor needs for event and non-event days
• Controlling spoilage and cost of sales
• Inspecting and tasting prepared food to maintain quality and sanitation standards
• Directing and coordinating all Food and Beverage units
• Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legends Global policies and applicable laws

Qualifications

• A certificate or degree from an accredited culinary school, college, or technical institution is preferred
• A minimum of five years of experience in a management-level Food & Beverage position or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience overseeing comprehensive Food and Beverage operations, including sales, inventory control, cost management, and food preparation procedures
• Experience in food purchasing for both catering and concession environments—particularly involving price negotiation—is essential
• Strong knowledge of current culinary and concession trends, presentation standards, and food quality expectations
• Experience standardizing recipes, plating, and menu costing, as well as collaborating with subcontractor vendors

Skills and Abilities

• ServSafe Food and Serv Safe Alcohol certifications
• Maintain PCI Compliance credentials
• Alcohol-awareness training and the ability to train others
• A strong customer-service orientation and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and staff
• A results-driven individual capable of meeting budgetary goals
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, planning, written, and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and a service-focused mindset
• Prior supervisory experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• The ability to create visually appealing buffet presentations while maintaining high product quality

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience ($85,000 - $98,500 Annually plus bonus potential)
• A generous benefits package that includes but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan