About the Role
Oversee the entire food service operation at Heritage Financial Park, including concessions, suites, and catering venues. This role requires inspiring front-line employees, managing vendors, optimizing pricing, and developing long-term plans for revenue generation. The ideal candidate will have immediate credibility in F&B operations and the ability to think strategically about scaling operations within the Diamond Baseball Holdings network.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire food service operation at Heritage Financial Park, including concessions, suites, and catering venues.
- Establish and meet fiscal goals and budgets.
- Develop, train, and manage on-site staff.
- Monitor and control food and labor costs daily.
- Manage inventory, including ordering and receiving food and beverage products.
- Execute menus for all food service areas.
- Ensure compliance with sanitation and cleanliness standards across all food facilities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
- Serve as the primary contact for all vendors and non-profit organizations.
- Supervise and support all full-time and/or seasonal food service managers.
- Lead and manage over 80 game day employees.
- Communicate regularly with the GM of the Hudson Valley Renegades.
- Maintain a hands-on management approach in all aspects of operations.
- Perform any other duties as required.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of previous leadership in the food and beverage industry.
- High volume venue/concessions experience required.
- Experience managing a large staff.
- Focus on exceptional client and customer service.
- Strong working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and general workplace safety standards.
- Knowledge of Health Department requirements.
- Demonstrated financial acumen; P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience.
- Flexibility to work extended or irregular work hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to train staff in alcohol intervention, food handling, and sanitation.
- Strong communicative skills.
- Ability to effectively manage a seasonal workforce.
- Technologically savvy, familiar with POS and Microsoft Office programs.
- Culinary creativity and menu execution.
Skills
- Food and beverage operations
- Staff management
- Vendor management
- Budget management
- Inventory management
- Menu execution
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Financial acumen
- Communication
- POS systems
- Microsoft Office
Location
- Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years leadership experience in food and beverage
- Management of large staff
Education Level
- Bachelors degree and/or appropriate combination of work and experience
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year
About the Company
- The Hudson Valley Renegades, High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, deliver top-tier baseball and community-focused events at Heritage Financial Park.
- With a strong emphasis on player development and fan experience, the Renegades continue to be a vital part of the Hudson Valley region.
- As part of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), the Renegades are supported by a network of clubs focused on innovation, collaboration, and long-term success.
- DBH provides employees with opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement within a supportive and team-oriented environment.
