Job Description

Job Location: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden - Dallas, TX 75218, Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues.

Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts. The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally.

POP is seeking a Beverage Manager to join our growing. Beverage Manager will oversee operations, assist in recruiting and hiring a team, and lead current employees. This role will be a point person in communications with the client and all game-day operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with account executives (Sales Team) to fully understand event details including custom menus, event set up, equipment needs, and event execution timeline.
• Frequent meetings and open lines of communication with sales, operations, and culinary team in preparation for each event.
• Prepare organizational documents –specialty equipment/linen distribution, dry product distribution, menu signage, etc.
• Manage and support staff – servers, bartenders, pantry attendants, and more.
• Directly communicate with suite holders and administrators, supporting menu development in each suite on game days
• Ensure safety and sanitation guidelines are carried out effectively
• Work closely with Management on all employee related matters including but not limited to hiring, training, and coaching to ensure high performance and compliance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food service leadership, high volume catering and/or stadium food & beverage experience preferred
• Must be a team player, well organized, and have strong computer/Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Renowned time management skills
• Strong Customer Service skills with the desire to go above and beyond a client’s needs
• Knowledge of Catering Operations
• The ability to work alone and as a team
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 40 lbs. 

Work Environment:   

This position will move in and out of the kitchen and food service area including but not limited to coolers, freezers, and other sanitary places.

Uniform Requirements: 

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines. 

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing at the check-in point.
• Light bending, reaching, or lifting of small equipment or signage.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships.  Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion.  Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks.  Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. 
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards.  Use equipment and materials properly.  Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements.  Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately.  Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard. 
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency.  Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations.  Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.   

Position Salary & Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement. Proof of the Pudding is consistently seeking to amplify talented team members’ roles.
• On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide.

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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