Food & Beverage Operations Manager
Believe Music Hall | Atlanta, GA
Believe Music Hall is seeking an experienced, hands-on Food & Beverage Operations Manager to take ownership of our beverage operations and help build stronger systems around inventory, purchasing, staffing, cost control and bar profitability.
Believe Music Hall is a high-volume live entertainment and nightlife venue in Atlanta. This is not a traditional restaurant F&B position. We are looking for someone who understands high-volume bars, nightlife, concerts, clubs or event venues and knows how to create operational controls without slowing down service.
While beverage operations are the primary focus today, this role may also oversee future food service operations as the venue expands its F&B program.
The right person will be equally comfortable analyzing inventory and costs during the week and being on the floor during a packed event on the weekend.
What You'll OwnYou will oversee the day-to-day financial and operational performance of our bars, with a primary focus on inventory accountability, cost control and profitability.
Responsibilities include:
Own all beverage inventory, including ordering, receiving, transfers, storage and weekly countsEstablish accurate par levels for each bar and storage areaTrack liquor, beer, wine, mixers and supplies from delivery through point of saleMonitor beverage cost, pour cost and inventory variance on a weekly basisIdentify and reduce waste, over-pouring, unrecorded product, excessive comps and inventory lossDevelop systems for bottle issuance, transfers, breakage, spills and compsReconcile inventory usage against POS salesReview product mix, pricing and margins and make recommendations to improve profitabilityNegotiate and maintain relationships with beverage distributors and vendorsOversee bartender, barback and beverage staffing levels based on projected attendance and salesCreate efficient bar layouts, service procedures and staffing plans for regular events and high-volume showsTrain and manage bartenders and barbacks around recipes, pours, procedures and accountabilityWork closely with the General Manager and ownership on F&B budgets, forecasting and financial reportingMonitor beverage labor costs and schedule appropriatelyEnsure proper cash handling and POS proceduresMaintain organized liquor rooms, coolers, storage areas and bar workspacesEnsure compliance with alcohol service regulations, health requirements and company policiesProvide clear weekly reporting on sales, COGS, inventory variance, labor and areas requiring attentionSupport the development and oversight of future food service operations as the venue's F&B program expands
What We're Looking For3+ years of beverage, bar or F&B management experienceExperience in a high-volume nightclub, concert venue, entertainment venue, festival, restaurant group or similarly fast-paced operation strongly preferredStrong understanding of beverage inventory and cost controlsProven ability to reduce waste and improve marginsExperience with POS systems and inventory management systemsStrong Excel/Google Sheets and reporting skillsExperience scheduling and managing large hourly teamsComfortable working nights and weekends when events require itExtremely organized and detail-orientedStrong leadership skills with the ability to hold staff accountableAble to move between financial analysis and hands-on floor operationsComfortable working in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment where systems are continually being improved
What Success Looks LikeWithin the first several months, the successful candidate should be able to establish:
Accurate weekly inventory countsReliable beverage COGS reportingClear bar-level accountabilityReduced inventory variance and product lossImproved purchasing and ordering controlsMore efficient beverage staffingConsistent bartender and barback operating proceduresBetter visibility into profitability by event and by barUltimately, this role should be able to answer a simple question after every event:
What did we sell, what did we use, what did we lose, and what did we make?
Compensation$65,000 annually, plus performance-based bonus opportunity.
Full-time position.
ScheduleThis position requires a combination of weekday administrative/operations work and presence during key events. Nights and weekends are required based on the event schedule.
About Believe Music HallBelieve Music Hall is one of Atlanta's established nightlife and live entertainment destinations, hosting electronic music, touring artists, special events and large-scale productions. Our operation combines the energy of a nightclub with the complexity of a live entertainment venue, and we're looking for someone who wants to help us take the next step operationally.
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