Director of Food and Beverage

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Food & Beverage Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and financial performance of the arena’s Food & Beverage operations. This position oversees concessions, catering, premium/suite services, event food and beverage operations, inventory, purchasing, staffing, and day-to-day department administration. The Food & Beverage Director works to ensure food and beverage services are consistently delivered at a high level and contribute positively to the guest experience and overall financial performance of the venue. This position requires a hands-on leader who is highly organized, financially responsible, customer-focused, and capable of managing multiple events and priorities in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

This role pays an annual salary of $70,000 - $80,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time Roles: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

The Liberty First Credit Union Arena is an arena located in Ralston, Nebraska, a suburb of Omaha. It serves as the home of the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League and the Omaha Beef of the National Arena League.  

• Direct and manage all Food & Beverage operations for the arena, including concessions, catering, suites/premium areas, portable locations, and special events.
• Establish department standards, procedures, and expectations for service, cleanliness, staffing, and event execution.
• Recruit, train, direct, schedule, coach, and evaluate full-time and part-time Food & Beverage employees.
• Create a positive, professional, and team-oriented department culture.
• Provide leadership and direction during events and remain visible and accessible to staff and other departments.
• Oversee all Food & Beverage operations before, during, and after arena events.
• Ensure all concession stands, catering areas, suites, portable locations, and back-of-house areas are properly prepared and operational for each event.
• Develop and manage the Food & Beverage department budget.
• Monitor revenue, cost of goods sold, labor, operating expenses, and profitability.
• Establish appropriate pricing, portion controls, purchasing standards, and cost-control procedures. As well as monitor labor costs and staffing levels based on event attendance and projected sales.
• Oversee all Food & Beverage purchasing, receiving, storage, inventory, and product rotation.
• Oversee catering operations for meetings, banquets, private events, suites, premium areas, and other venue functions.
• Evaluate concession menus and products based on guest demand, profitability, event demographics, and current trends.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health department regulations.
• Maintain required food safety certifications and ensure appropriate certifications are maintained by staff.
• Ensure compliance with liquor laws, responsible alcohol service requirements, and venue policies.
• Maintain proper sanitation, food handling, temperature control, and cleaning procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage Management, Business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5-7 years of progressive Food & Beverage management experience, preferably in an arena, stadium, convention center, hotel, entertainment venue, or high-volume hospitality operation.
• Experience directing concessions, catering, premium services, or multiple Food & Beverage outlets.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing budgets, labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and financial performance.
• Strong leadership and employee-management skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a larger venue management leadership team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and utilize point-of-sale, inventory, scheduling, and financial systems.
• Current food safety certification or ability to obtain certification within a designated period.
• Ability to obtain all required alcohol service certifications.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.