Food & Beverage Manager | Full-Time | Kansas Athletics Performance Dining

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.

The Food & Beverage Manager at the University of Kansas Athletics is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Performance Dining ensuring exceptional guest service efficient operations and high-quality food and beverage offerings. This position manages front-of-house team members maintains operational standards supports inventory and fosters a positive team environment. The Food & Beverage Manager works closely with leadership to deliver an outstanding guest experience while maintaining food safety sanitation and company standards.

This role pays an annual salary of $65000

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until November 13 2026.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of Performance Dining ensuring efficient and effective service.
• Lead coach manage and motivate team members including cashiers hostesses food service attendants and support staff.
• Provide exceptional customer service by resolving guest concerns promptly and professionally.
• Monitor food and beverage quality presentation and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with all health safety sanitation and food handling regulations.
• Handles scheduling training onboarding and performance coaching of staff.
• Oversee opening closing and shift change procedures.
• Monitor labor costs and staffing levels to meet business demands.
• Ensure the dining hall is clean organized fully stocked and visually appealing throughout each shift.
• Manage the preparation and execution of catering orders or special events as needed.
• Collaborate with culinary and management teams to improve operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Enforce company policies procedures and service standards.
• Complete daily operational reports and communicate shift updates to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelors degree in hospitality business or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of food and beverage or hospitality experience with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role.
• Experience in high-volume food service café coffee shop or quick-service restaurant operations preferred.
• Strong leadership organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Food Handler Certification required (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Frequent bending reaching stooping and lifting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent guest interaction.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.