Job Description
Company Description Red Bull New York are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. Red Bull New York play home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners and two-time Conference Champions are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull, for which the team is named. Red Bull New York offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.
POSITION SUMMARY Red Bull New York and Sports Illustrated Stadium are seeking a dynamic and strategic Manager of Food & Beverage. This individual will serve as the primary liaison with our food and beverage partner, leading cross-functional collaboration to deliver a world-class fan experience while driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a track record to develop and execute operational strategies that align with organizational goals. This role plays a critical part in fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Job Description Lead the overall food and beverage strategy in collaboration with SI Stadium's F&B partner - aligning the organization's brand, fan experience goals and business objectives.
Serve as the central point of contact for all F&B related initiatives across internal and external stakeholders.
Partner with marketing to evolve and promote the stadium's culinary identity, fan awareness, and drive positive guest experiences.
Collaborate with the partnerships team to maximize sponsorship and activation effectiveness.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (e.g., Voice of the fan, per-caps, basket size, POS revenue).
Develop transparent dashboard to allow for easy access to F&B data.
Ensure alignment of eatery concepts, pricing and menu offerings with revenue and fan experience goals.
Ensure visibility & collaboration on day-to-day operations and logistics with Stadium F&B partner and all food, beverage, and food truck partners.
Streamline communications between departments regarding F&B programming and execution.
Approve organizational structure, staffing levels, and training protocols for stadium F&B partner.
Ensure all F&B staff participate in service and safety training programs.
Cultivate a culture of accountability, service excellence and continuous improvement.
Support premium department to ensure elevated service and menu standards in premium spaces.
Research and implement industry best practices, including emerging technologies.
Identify consumer trends and introduce new concepts to elevate offerings and increase revenue.
Qualifications 3+ years proven experience in food and beverage operations, preferably within sports, entertainment, or hospitality venues.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills
Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and manage multiple stakeholders.
Passion for innovation, fan experience, and operational excellence.
Motivated self-starter with a positive "team-first" attitude.
Ability to lift 50lbs and perform other light labor activities.
Additional Information Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, you may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company. The base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified. Our current Benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)
Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.
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