General Manager| The Station District

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The General Manager is responsible for the efficient, professional and profitable operation of the food service operations at the assigned venue.  This individual ultimately oversees every managerial, f/t and p/t position, and ensures full compliance with state and federal labor laws, sanitation and food-related ordinances, and alcohol service regulations.  In addition to managing the day to day business operations, the General Manager solicits new sources of revenue, both on and off the venue property.

 

This role will pay a salary of $70,000 to $80,000 and is bonus eligible.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays)

 

This position will remain open until Dec 31, 2024.

About the Venue

Join the team at The Station District, an exciting culinary and community hub in Great Falls, Montana. Overlooking the Missouri River, this innovative food hall is a collaboration between Big Sky Select and Oak View Group (OVG). It offers a dynamic workplace with four diverse culinary concepts including Asian Fusion, Italian, Mexican, and an American Grill, where creativity, passion, and a commitment to quality thrive. Whether you're a chef, manager, or food enthusiast, you'll find opportunities to hone your craft and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences in a prime location that serves both residents and visitors.At The Station District, we value growth, development, and community engagement. With Big Sky Select’s vision and OVG’s expertise, employees benefit from ongoing training and career advancement opportunities within a supportive environment. This isn’t just a place to work; it’s a community space designed to bring people together through food and culture. If you’re passionate about food and eager to be part of a vibrant, community-focused team, The Station District is the perfect place to grow and thrive. Apply today and help shape the future of dining in Great Falls!

**Opening November 2024

Responsibilities

• Ensure legal, efficient, professional and profitable operation of the assigned venue.
• Generate and review financial reports, including budgets, projections, forecasting, revenue analysis, disbursements, capital investments, labor and product costs, wage and salary control, P&L financial statements.
• Final decision-maker on equipment purchases and leases.
• Conflict resolution; last-resort mediation; arbitration and labor negotiations, when applicable.
• Author, review and amend policies & procedures, as required.
• Author and amend contracts; authorize terms.
• Oversee scheduling and labor allocation.
• Analyze ticket sales in relation to anticipating staffing needs, target market demographics; determine and project point-of sale to guest ratio.
• Evaluate recent historical sales and purchasing data for the purpose of identifying purchasing patterns and accurate cost of goods.
• Program and maintain the point of sale system to ensure accurate financial reporting, tracking of accountability, and commodity levels by location.
• Directs and assists managers in preparing and attaining future goals.
• Provides each manager with the proper direction and follows up on all assignments.
• Inspects the operation on a regular basis to ensure that the established quality standards are maintained.
• Prepares required reports accurately and submits them on time, follows up with department heads to ensure that their reporting is completed within the same guidelines.
• Develops an effective management team.
• Gives the managers clear direction, and provides the necessary assistance for them to provide them to perform their work.
• Evaluates each manager’s performance and makes recommendations for their improvement.
• Reviews and assists in the development of menus and marketing plans with the appropriate department heads.
• Establishes and maintains personal relationships with show managers, suppliers, vendors and the public that projects the venue in a positive light.

 

Qualifications

 

• MA or MS; BA or BS with business-related major; 
• Minimum 5 years management experience in food-related or concessions industry.
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