Director, Food & Beverage

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What you get to do:

In this role you’ll deliver exceptional guest experiences by ensuring that managers and supervisors consistently execute the F&B operations plan. You’ll coach managers and supervisors to effectively handle guest issues while ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols. You’ll set the tone for excellence and hold managers accountable. We’re looking to you to inspire, motivate, educate and train an outstanding team. You will also:

• Manage operations and staff in a wide variety of outlets
• Manage all health and safety protocols, including training management and supervisors
• Coach Ambassadors to positively and enthusiastically greet and welcome guests
• Coach Ambassadors to provide guests with information on products being offered
• Ensure management and supervisors engage with guests and monitor satisfaction
• Monitor guest experiences and handle situations in a timely manner
• Ensure staff maintains a clean working environment
• Support the F&B management with advanced food and beverage training
• Manage labor and other costs
• Collaborate closely with the VP of Revenue to ensure maximum profitability

What it takes to succeed:

• A minimum of five years of management experience in a high-volume food and beverage establishment
• Three years of director-level experience in a high-volume, multi-outlet environment preferred
• Experience working in a theme park atmosphere serving international guests highly desirable
• Flexible and solution-driven with strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven supervisory skills
• Strong and consistent customer service orientation
• Knowledge of theme parks or similar multi-outlet venues
• Understanding of the P&L process, including labor costs
• Current food & beverage safety certifications a plus

What else is important:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and cold/heat temperature extremes
• Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
• Available to work varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.