Food, Beverage & Sales Manager

JOB SUMMARYProctors Collaborative is the Capital District’s leading regional arts organization with performing arts venues in Albany (Capital Repertory Theatre), Schenectady (Proctors & Key Hall) and Saratoga (Universal Preservation Hall), and education, civic engagement and economic development initiatives throughout the region.

We’re changing expectations about how the arts serve a community.With nearly 200 employees across the Capital Region, Proctors is proud of its welcoming, pleasant and creative work environment.

Fulltime employees are eligible for benefit packages including health insurance, matching retirement plans, access to programming at a greatly reduced cost and a robust vacation time schedule.

Proctors Collaborative seeks a Food, Beverage & Sales Manager to join its food & beverage team. This is a full-time position that includes benefits.

This position is responsible for assisting the Food, Beverage & Sales Director to ensure consistency, cleanliness and quality in all aspects of the outlets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESSupport all duties of the Food, Beverage & Sales Director (F, B & S Director)Maintain the oversight of all food and beverage operations for banquets, café, theatre concessions and bar service in the absence of the F, B & S ManagerAssist as directed in : Inventorying of all related food and beverage stockFielding inquiries for special eventsEnsuring the success of planning and executing special eventsAiding consistency of proper food preparationScheduling of food service and bar personnelResponding to rental inquiriesOversee and act as house management liaison for banquet eventsAbility to embrace a diverse staff and patron baseMaintain a clean, safe work environment that complies with all relevant health standards.

Willingness to recognize and accommodate a variety of client needs to include budgetary and cultural.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of five years in the hospitality industry, preferably in both sales and operations and at least one year of managementExemplary communication skillsEnthusiasm and top-rate customer service skills a mustOpen to a flexible schedule that includes a variety of days of the week and hoursProficient in Apple technology and Microsoft OfficeStrong customer service skills and a genuine desire to accommodate customers’ needsProficient in NYS health code requirements.

Food safety credentials a plusClear and concise communication skillsProficiency in personal computer skills and ability to learn database programs, experience with Square point-of-sale system a plusEfficiency needed to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentExcellent time management / multi-tasking / organizational skillsSelf-motivation and a solution-driven approachA team player mentality that makes working well with others, particularly during a high-volume time, a natural responseUpbeat, friendly personalityWilling to travel to Albany and Saratoga locations as neededOpen to a flexible schedule that can include days, nights and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to : Lift up to 50 poundsStand or be in one place for long periods of timeWalk or cover long distancesProctors Collaborative is committed to building a workplace that is both creative and progressive.

To that end, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, all cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.

We celebrate individual differences and we strive to treat everyone with fairness and respect.Proctors Collaborative does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans’ status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.