JOB DESCRIPTION:

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast with a commitment to crafting creative culinary concepts. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, racetracks & more.

We are seeking a developed leader in Sports & Entertainment Hospitality Management to join our team stationed out of Austin, TX. The Regional Director will oversee a large scale Raceway located in Austin, TX, Mississippi State University, Auburn University, University of Alabama, Jacksonville State University, and assist in Texas based PGA golf tournaments.

This position will play a critical role in the success of our business by overseeing multiple venues to ensure consistency, expand current management development, and oversee multiple properties’ finances, safety regulations, and compliance to POP Standards.

Primary Responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

Function as the key point person for property leadership teams, General Managers, and other F&B personnel; support teams on all F&B related items including but not limited to budgets, financial performance, food safety, alcohol regulations, training, brand compliance, beverage compliance, menu compliance and adhering to Proof of the Pudding Standards

Representing Proof of the Pudding and our business objectives at partner meetings, networking and building relationships with clients and vendors
Continually monitor national and regional F&B trends to ensure food and beverage operations stay ahead of its primary competitors
Work closely with properties that are not meeting financial targets to provide an analysis of the problem and determine a specific plan of action.
Working with regional and Home Office leadership to drive innovation and best practices at the location
Coaching the operations management team
Overseeing and ensuring the highest standards of safety and sanitation in all activities across the location
Completing team member performance reviews including career development planning and compensation reviews
Responding to emails, phone calls and any associated administrative work corresponding with role responsibilities
Reviewing and processing any expense reports submitted by direct reports in Concur
Scheduling and frequenting meetings and visits to all venues, plus attending major events across all venues

Qualifications:

5-10+ years of experience in a multi-site food and beverage leadership role
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail, planning and organizational skills
Excellent customer service and client relationship building skills
Multi-site experience with proven skills identifying operational & financial opportunities while showing success with action plan results.
Creative thinker while also having a strategic and analytical mindset.
Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time

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.

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