About Us
The Lake Erie Crushers are a professional baseball team in the Frontier League, located in Avon, Ohio. We pride ourselves on delivering memorable game-day and event experiences for fans, families, and community partners. ForeFront Field is more than just a stadium—it’s a community hub.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Seasonal Director of Food & Beverage to oversee all food and beverage operations at ForeFront Field for the 2026 season. This full-time seasonal role (February–September) is ideal for an experienced professional in sports, entertainment, or high-volume hospitality who thrives under pressure and is passionate about delivering quality service while driving revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Staff Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and manage a team of ~200 seasonal employees, including concessions staff, bartenders, and suite servers.
- Operations Oversight: Direct day-to-day F&B operations during games and events, ensuring smooth execution and excellent guest service.
- Inventory & Ordering: Manage food and beverage ordering, inventory tracking, and cost controls (vendor negotiations handled by leadership).
- Revenue Growth: Develop and implement creative strategies to increase per-cap spending, including upselling programs and unique/new menu offerings.
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to health, safety, and alcohol service regulations while maintaining Crushers brand standards.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience in food & beverage management, preferably within a sports or entertainment venue, or other high-volume/traffic environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a large seasonal staff.
- Demonstrated financial discipline and understanding of cost controls.
- Ability to think creatively about menu development, price positioning, and upselling opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to lead under pressure.
Compensation & Schedule
- Hybrid Compensation: Competitive seasonal base salary + performance-based incentives tied to budget and revenue growth.
- Commitment: Full-time seasonal role, ~40+ hours per week
- Timeline: Target hire by February 1, 2026, with preseason preparation leading into Opening Day.
Why Join the Crushers?
- Be part of a dynamic, community-driven professional sports team.
- Lead a large-scale operation in a high-energy, event-based environment.
- Shape the fan experience through food, beverage, and hospitality innovation.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
