The Dayton Convention Center (DCC) is the region's premier mid-sized event facility conveniently situated right in the heart of downtown Dayton. Located within a 600-mile radius of close to 70% of the nation’s population and steps from the vibrant Oregon Entertainment District, the 150,000 sq. ft. DCC offers 77,000 sq. ft of column-free exhibition space and 22 meeting rooms including a 750 seat, full stage theater. Managed by ASM Global and owned and developed by the Montgomery County Convention Facilities Authority, the DCC is in the process of completing a major renovation to its facility that will serve to reinforce its status as the venue of choice for the region.

Summary

Position is responsible for leadership of the overall daily F&B management, operating and facilitation of premier food & beverage operations as well as the overall food experience of the Dayton Convention Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Markets Food and Beverage services to clients and establishes Food and Beverage controls.Foster and maintain positive client relations.Daily management of the Food & Beverage departmental operations and personnel.Creates Food and Beverage sales projections and budgets for facility events.Responsible for stand inventory and per capita reports for each event and ongoing fiscal reporting.Purchasing and overseeing distribution of all products to concessions outlets.Responsible for daily concession food and beverage compliance and service concerns such as, Health Department regulations, alcohol beverage service guidelines and standards, menu engineering/development and detailed costing for concessions operation.Hires and trains new concession employees; anticipates and schedules labor needs for event and non-event days.Controls spoilage, cost of sales.Inspects and tastes prepared food to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations.Is responsible for the overall direction and coordination of Food and Beverage units. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with SAVOR/ASM's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.This position will work with limited supervision and will require the ability to interact with all levels of staff including management. Requires ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours.Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certificate or degree from an accredited culinary school, college, or technical school preferred.Minimum 5 years’ experience in management level position in Food & Beverage or equivalent combination of education and experience.Previous experience in overall Food and Beverage operations, sales, inventory control, cost control and food preparation procedures.Previous experience in food purchasing (Catering & Concession), including price negotiations.Exceptional knowledge of current culinary and concession trends, presentation, and food quality.Previous experience in standardizing recipes, plating, and costing of menus.Previous experience collaborating with sub-contractor vendorsServ Safe food and Serv Safe Alcohol certified.Maintain PCI Compliance certification.Alcohol awareness certificate and training capabilities.Strong orientation to customer service and ability to collaborate with clients and staff members.Results oriented individual with the ability to meet required budgetary goals.Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, planning, written and verbal communication skills.Attention to detail and service oriented.Prior supervisory experience required.Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.Ability to be creative with buffet presentations and maintain a quality product.

Supervisory Responsibilities           

Manages and works in tandem with Executive Chef and subordinate Catering, Concessions and Kitchen managers and supervisors and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of any of these units. The Director fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ASM Global's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees as well as planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources.

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

To Apply:

        Apply at: www.daytonconventionscenter.com

        Kasandra Cook

        ASM Global‐Dayton Convention Center

        22 E. 5th Street

        Dayton, OH 45402

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 614.827.2541

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