Job Summary:
Under general supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director, Recreation Superintendent, and Athletics Program Manager; responsible for concession and staff operations in the Don Gutteridge, Jaycee and Deramus Ball Field Concessions in addition to concession operations at the Kiddieland and Aquatic Center concessions.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for overall coordination and implementation of concession operations;
Hire, manage and direct the work of approximately 15 part-time seasonal employees at the Ball Field Concession Stands;
Develop, implement, evaluate and provide training on policies and procedures, emergency action plans, standard operating and safety procedures, and facility improvement plans ensuring a safe, quality service to public and staff;
Responsible for employee training in customer service, safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures;
Responsible for safe food preparation, cooking methods and techniques required by the State of Kansas Department of
Agriculture – Food Safety & Lodging Division;
Ensure concession areas are maintained in an orderly, clean and sanitary condition at all time and in compliance with the State of Kansas Agriculture Department; communicate issues/needs to Recreation Superintendent;
Responsible for general overall inventory, determining needs, pricing, product monitoring, and updates for all sites in department point-of-sale operating software (RecTrac);
Ordering, receiving, stocking, and tracking all items sold as needed, e.g. beverages, candy, chips, snacks, etc. in addition to cleaning supplies as needed;
Preform audits of concession inventory and report any discrepancies;
Assist with start-up and closing procedures, ensuring that facilities are prepared to be opened and closed on time;
Monitors money and follows proper cash handling transaction procedures;
Operate a point-of-sale system;
Monitor the sales of products and make recommendations to increase the effectiveness of the operation, including fees;
Research competitive local pricing and communicate with vendors;
Reviews, approves and processes timesheets in a timely manner for ball field concession and gate worker staff;
Communicates with Operations/Program manager on a regular basis to coordinate services and scheduling;
Assist with cleaning of equipment and concession facilities;
Responds to concerns or suggestions regarding concessions;
Responsible for record keeping per each site;
Prepare accurate and timely reporting of daily sales;
Prepare and submit departmental financial/budget reports for concession revenues and expenses;
Must have great customer service skills in dealing with the general public on a daily basis;
Regular and consistent attendance at work and the ability to get along with public, supervisors and co-workers are essential elements of this position;
Other duties may include food preparation for summer camp program and senior citizens club program with potential of other additional programs as deemed fit;
All others duties assigned by Director and/or Recreation Superintendent.