Food & Beverage Coordinator - Athletics

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 Coordinator is responsible for the daily operations, inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and distribution of food and beverage products for athletic fuel stations supporting USC student-athletes and athletic staff. This position ensures fuel stations are consistently stocked, organized, and maintained to meet the needs of athletic teams and department personnel. The Food & Beverage Coordinator will support with product ordering, vendor deliveries, inventory tracking, and the timely distribution of snacks and beverages across designated locations. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with Food & Beverage Operations, USC Athletics, vendors, and support staff.

This role pays an hourly rate of $28.00 - $30.00.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until February 12, 2027.

Purchasing & Ordering

• Place food and beverage orders based on established inventory levels, usage trends, and anticipated team needs.
• Monitor product availability and maintain appropriate par levels to ensure consistent station stocking.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers regarding order placement, product availability, substitutions, and delivery schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and minimize waste.

Receiving & Inventory Management

• Receive and inspect incoming deliveries for accuracy, quality, quantity, and condition.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders and report discrepancies, damages, or shortages.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct routine inventory counts.
• Monitor product expiration dates and ensure proper rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out).
• Maintain organized storage areas and ensure products are stored in accordance with food safety standards.

Fuel Station Operations & Distribution

• Deliver and distribute snacks and beverages to designated athletic fuel stations.
• Ensure fuel stations are consistently stocked, clean, organized, and presentable.
• Monitor product usage and replenish stations based on demand and scheduled athletic activities.
• Coordinate stocking schedules around team practices, training sessions, events, and other athletic department needs.
• Communicate with athletic staff regarding product availability and station requirements.
• Identify and report equipment, storage, or operational issues impacting fuel station service.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Follow all applicable food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.
• Maintain proper storage temperatures and handling procedures for perishable products.
• Ensure all products are handled, stored, and distributed safely.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces, storage rooms, and fuel station locations.
• Administrative & Operational Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, deliveries, inventory levels, and product distribution.
• Assist with inventory reporting, product usage analysis, and cost control initiatives.
• Communicate inventory needs, shortages, and operational concerns to management.
• Support additional Food & Beverage Operations responsibilities as needed.

• Previous coordinator experience in inventory management, purchasing, receiving, warehouse operations, food and beverage, or distribution is preferred.
• Experience in collegiate athletics, sports facilities, hospitality, or institutional food service is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and product rotation procedures.

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.