Food & Beverage Manager

The Jackson County Sports & Events Complex is a premier, multi-use indoor facility currently under development in Central Point, Oregon, with a targeted opening of January 2027. Spanning approximately 118,000 square feet, the facility is being designed as a flexible, high-performance venue capable of hosting a wide range of sports, community programming, and large-scale events. The complex will feature a combination of indoor hard courts, and adaptable event areas, allowing it to support youth and amateur sports tournaments, local recreation programming, and regional events.

In addition to its sports-focused design, the facility includes multiple meeting and event rooms, positioning it to host conventions, community gatherings, and non-sporting events—creating a true year-round community asset. A unique component of the facility is its dual-use design as a regional emergency and pandemic response center, reinforcing its importance as critical infrastructure for Jackson County.

Position Summary:

The Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day leadership of all food and beverage operations across the Mansfield Sports Park campus. This includes the management of two on-site restaurants, multiple concession points, fast-casual and counter service areas, and all banquet and catering functions. This individual will lead a diverse team of front-of-house and back-of-house professionals, ensuring exceptional service, high-quality offerings, and profitability across all outlets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the annual food and beverage operating plan and budget to ensure alignment with revenue goals and guest experience standards.
• Manage all food and beverage outlets across the park, including full-service restaurants, counter service locations, and banquet/catering spaces.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise all F&B FOH team members, including service staff, kitchen staff, and event/catering personnel.
• Ensure consistent adherence to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Implement and monitor purchasing and inventory systems to maintain appropriate stock levels and manage cost controls across all units.
• Collaborate with marketing and programming teams to develop promotions, packages, and event-driven activations to increase guest spending and enhance brand visibility.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and partners to optimize product quality and pricing.
• Lead the planning and execution of food and beverage service for internal events, tournaments, banquets, and external rentals.
• Ensure seamless communication and coordination between kitchen and service staff to maintain consistency in guest service and culinary execution.
• Uphold compliance with TABC guidelines and all alcohol service regulations; maintain certifications for responsible alcohol management programs (e.g., TIPS or R.A.M.).
• Monitor guest satisfaction through feedback loops and service recovery efforts to maintain a high standard of hospitality across all touchpoints.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging concepts, and guest expectations to evolve the Mansfield Sports Park food and beverage program.

Qualifications:

• High school, college degree, required or preferred.
• 5 years applicable functional, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the golf industry.
• Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, staff management.
• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision; work flexible hours as required including nights/weekends.
• Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations.

Classification: Full-time, Non-Seasonal, Salaried, Exempt