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Legends are the official food and beverage partner at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Located in Bethel, NY, at the National Register Historic Site of the 1969 Woodstock festival. Bethel Woods is known for their music events as well as the historic 1960s Woodstock Museum, both located on 800+ acres of scenic country hills in the Sullivan Catskills.

The General Manager is responsible for effectively and profitably managing and directing all day-to-day aspects of the venue's operations including, but not limited to, concessions and premium services. The GM functions as the primary strategic business leader of the property with responsibility for all aspects of hospitality and managing the operation, including guest experience, event innovation, financial performance, sales and revenue generation and delivering a return on investment to key stakeholders. Ensures implementation of the level of hospitality associated with Legends with the objective of exceeding guest expectations and increased profits. Holds property leadership team accountable for strategy execution and guides their individual professional development. The GM reports to the District Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Upholding Legends' standards for quality and performance in all phases of the food and beverage operations. Constantly innovating the guest experience food, service, communications, etc. Balancing creativity with practical implementation. Managing the operational budget, monthly P&L statements, ensuring all financial reporting is accurate. Maintaining strong, collaborative working relationships with the client and business partners. Work with client on strategies to maximize revenues, branded products and sponsorships. Analyze sales data to make informed decisions on menu concepts and keep current with industry trends. Overseeing management team, including developing talent, promoting from within, coaching, and performance management. Work with each department head to negotiate pricing on all Food & Beverage products. This includes Alcohol, Beer selections as well as Meat, Produce and Grocery suppliers. Developing yearly operational budgets that result in a fiscally sound operation including product levels and pricing. Overseeing monthly inventories for all departments. Work with Finance Manager to ensure accuracy and control inventory levels. Verifying, preparing and submitting reports/monthly projections as required. Working closely with multiple sub-contractors to ensure all standards are met and terms of the contract are followed. Ensuring unit compliance with federal, state, local, and Legends regulations regarding sale of alcohol, OSHA, payroll, employment and EEO guidelines. Performing additional related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required.

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5-7 years Executive management experience in the foodservice industry, preferably in for a sports and entertainment venue. Ideal candidates must have experience in high volume, foodservice accounts, preferably in concessions or premium services for a sports and/or entertainment venue, with experience overseeing the sale of alcohol. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment. Previous P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and POS Systems is required. Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership, and management skills. Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays.