Position: Director of Food and Beverage
Job Type: Full Time
Offer Range: $55,000 – $82,600
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Are you looking to make a lasting impact on enriching and improving the lives of the Charlotte community with one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit organizations? At Blumenthal Arts, we believe arts unite and transform lives. By joining our team, you could help continue our mission, inspire the next generation, and be part of our evolution as a national leader with a growing international reputation in presenting and producing.

Your impact:

• Provide strong visionary leadership for the Food and Beverage Manager, Supervisors and Bartenders.
• Build strong relationships with Programming, Accounting, Development, Education, Technical Production and local caterers.
• Identify and develop new forms of revenue. Test and/or pilot food and beverage products, programs, concepts and services.
• Create and implement product promotions, partnering with Marketing to create menus and collateral.
• Prepare and administer Food and Beverage Department annual operating budget.
• Monitor sales and expenses to deliver budgeted results and maintain industry-appropriate costs, efficiencies and quality.
• Confirm the settlement of food and beverage expenses in the system of record.
• Manage the day-to-day of the Food and Beverage operation, including set up of shows and events, ensure concession stands are properly stocked, backstage hospitality, internal meetings, and more.
• Verify that all staff are appropriately trained on alcoholic beverage laws and regulations and ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all legal standards and regulations. Responsible for ensuring Blumenthal Arts’ inspections conducted by regulatory agencies are successful and receive high ratings. Maintain all bars, kitchens, and food and beverage storage areas ensuring they are clean and organized.
• Book local bars or restaurants to serve as party venue for select events.

For full job description, please visit Job Opportunities | Blumenthal Arts.

Who We Are:

For 31 years, Blumenthal Arts has been presenting the best of Broadway which has established us as a top-ten touring market. Along with hosting and investing in Tony Award-winning Broadway, we shape the future of arts through new and original works we help produce and by nurturing artists. We support local artists, like our award-winning Slam Charlotte poets, Blumenthal Fellows, and 16 resident companies that share our stages. We present the Charlotte International Arts Festival and innovate with cutting edge immersive projects. We infuse more than $80 million annually into our local economy and ensure access through our Arts For All Access Grants, which serve thousands of individuals each year with free and subsidized tickets and programs.

We are a diverse team of leaders, innovators, transformers, and collaborators who believe in the inspirational and uniting spirit of the arts. Our mission to use the arts as a catalyst for education, community connectedness, and economic growth drives our work. Our team infuses skills from various backgrounds and industries to continue to provide art excellence to the Charlotte community.

Why Join Us:

We prioritize our employees’ well-being by offering a comprehensive benefits package that not only includes competitive compensation but also emphasizes work-life balance. Our employee-forward approach fosters an environment where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance with no-cost premium for employee only coverage, plus FSA and employer-funded HRA options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time to recharge with your loved ones
• Life Balance Reimbursement up to $125 a month for qualifying expenses such as transportation, parking, and wellness-related memberships
• Flexible schedules
• Complimentary tickets
• Vision and dental insurance
• Retirement savings with a 3% employer match to help secure your future
• And more!

Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field
• At least 10 years of experience in food and beverage, hospitality management, or restaurant management or related field
• Leadership and Team Development
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration
• Financial Management
• Operational Oversight
• Compliance and Safety
• Creative, Revenue-Driven Approach