Food and Beverage Manager - Shakopee, MN
10 hours ago
Job description
Overview:
- Location: Shakopee, MN
- Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
- Starting Salary: $73,000
- Bonus Eligible: Yes
- Preferred Start Date: March 16, 2026
Benefits:
- Health Insurance:Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement Plan:401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off:15 days of vacation, 11 holidays, and 6 sick days
Job Description:
The Food and Beverage Manager will oversee the performance of Valleyfair's entire food and beverage operation. This includes leading seasonal leadership teams, ensuring guest‑ready locations, maintaining high food quality, and supporting financial goals. The manager works closely with the In‑Park Revenue Director to set expectations, improve processes, and create a consistent and memorable guest experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the daily operation of all F&B locations to ensure they open on time, fully staffed, clean, and stocked.
- Conduct in‑park walkthroughs to evaluate food quality, speed of service, cleanliness, and equipment functionality.
- Train, and develop seasonal Leads, Supervisors, and Area Managers.
- Ensure division‑wide compliance with health codes, sanitation standards, and ServSafe requirements.
- Address real‑time operational needs such as equipment breakdowns, staffing gaps, or guest‑related issues.
- Create and adjust labor plans based on attendance forecasts and business demand.
- Maintain food quality through consistent portioning, recipe execution, and presentation standards.
- Support special events, festivals, and catered functions to ensure high service levels.
- Manage inventory processes, food cost strategies, waste reduction efforts, and operational efficiencies.
- Respond to guest concerns and implement improvements across the division.
- Assist with planning, budgeting, training program development, and operational updates.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support park‑wide operations.
Qualifications:
- 2–4 years of restaurant or food service management experience, preferably in high‑volume or multi‑unit operations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience leading teams, training staff, and maintaining service standards.
- Working knowledge of food safety practices and health department regulations.
- Ability to work outdoors, on weekends, holidays, and during peak season.
- Valid driver's license.
- ServSafe Food Manager and ServSafe Alcohol certifications (or ability to obtain shortly after hire).
Preferred
- Hospitality or Restaurant Management education.
- Experience in theme parks, stadiums, entertainment venues, or large quick‑serve environments.
- Experience overseeing catered events or festivals.
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