Senior Retail & Bar Manager
San Francisco
Friday, 29 May 2026
Learn Forecasting Concessions. Work with your Director to forecast and schedule concession operation and prepare labor cost summary. Oversee concession managers, exhibitor service managers, bar managers, union and non-union supervisors, and operational support areas during events and non-event periods. Attend planning meetings, pre-conference meetings, and page-by-page event meetings to ensure operational readiness. Maintain exceptional levels of internal and external customer service. Over see labor cost and productivity. Provide strong floor leadership during events to oversee execution and resolve operational issues in real time. Train and coach food and beverage managers and supervisors on company procedures, service standards, equipment operation, and safety protocols. Organize and monitor the setup and execution of catering events, exhibit hall receptions, concessions, and exhibitor services. Enforce food handling, sanitation, and workplace safety standards in compliance with company and health regulations. Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs for food and beverage equipment. Collaborate with culinary, sales, operations, housekeeping, and other departments to ensure successful event execution and client satisfaction. Partner with the Director of Operations and Scheduling Department to ensure appropriate staffing levels for all events. Assist with employee performance management, including disciplinary documentation, coaching, and follow-up in partnership with Human Resources. Support operational excellence by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, service quality, and team performance. Qualifications. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a food and beverage management role, preferably in a high-volume hospitality or event environment. Experience managing both union and non-union employees preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel. Experience with POS systems required; Clover Sports experience preferred. Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and event documentation. Ability to perform basic business math, including percentages, proportions, and inventory-related calculations. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt in fast-paced environments. Flexibility to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and shifts up to 16 hours as needed.