The Seasonal F&B Project Manager will be responsible for the pre-production, oversight of festival concessions operations, budgeting, F&B marketing support, interdepartmental collaboration, team management and more.
Vendor & Sponsor Coordination: Act as the primary liaison for concessions vendors and F&B sponsors, ensuring all partners align with company standards on menu, pricing, and presentation.
Festival Planning & Layouts: Work closely with production teams to design and optimize food and beverage layouts based on site maps, crowd flow, and operational needs.
Logistics & Infrastructure: Coordinate site needs such as fencing, sanitation, ice/water delivery, tenting, power drops, and credentials for vendors and internal teams.
Internal Stakeholder Support: Support internal departments like Artist Relations, VIP, and Staff Catering by advancing and fulfilling all their food and beverage requests.
Team Leadership: Hire and manage seasonal F&B operations staff, delegate key tasks, and oversee their schedules, travel, and accommodations.
Budgeting & Scheduling: Assist in managing production budgets, updating sales projections, and building F&B load-in/load-out schedules. Attend production meetings in the lead-up to each event.
On-Site Management: Oversee day-to-day operations during festivals, including signage installation, vendor setup, crowd flow observation, credentialing, and compliance monitoring.
Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure all operations meet local health, liquor, and fire codes. Implement sustainability initiatives such as reusable cup programs and efficient waste management.
Post-Event Analysis: Conduct basic sales and operations analysis, lead after-action reviews, and produce recap reports highlighting wins and areas for improvement.
Travel Requirement: This role requires domestic travel, including potential on-site presence at one event while advancing another.
Requirements
2+ years in live event production, F&B operations, or related field
1+ years of experience managing or supervising a team
Familiarity with current food and beverage trends
Understanding of standard liquor laws, health codes, and operational best practices
Comfortable navigating festival site maps and layouts
Proficient in Google Sheets and Google Forms
OSHA 10 certification
Excellent at setting and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a “no task too small” attitude
Able to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency
Comfortable working both at a desk and on-site at outdoor festivals
Willing to travel frequently for events
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and safely use ladders when needed