Concessions Food and Beverage Operations Manager

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Full Consideration Date:

Job Description:

Primary Function: Directs and oversees the concessions food and beverage operations of multiple intercollegiate athletic venues and facilities; develops marketing and promotion plans for these operations; supervises operational staff; plans and coordinates training programs; establishes channels of communication and exchanges ideas with patrons, customers and related supervisory staff; develops vendor relations and procures permanent and perishable inventory and equipment; and assists with strategic and operational planning for concession and retail services.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least three years of food management experience; demonstrated thorough knowledge of food and beverage service principles and practices; ability to merchandise products and services; and ServSafe, ServSafe Alcohol, and Allergen Training certifications or ability to obtain certifications within three months of hire required. Experience in a multi-purpose event facility or athletic venue preferred. Student experience will be considered. Non-standard work hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays will be necessary. Must abide by the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Big 12 Conference and the University of Northern Iowa.

Position Details:

Job Category: Professional and Scientific
Type of Position: Regular
Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by October 16, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 319-273-2422.

Compensation:
$60,000 to Commensurate
Pay Grade: 119
Pay Basis: Salary

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