Director of Food & Beverage Ontario Convention Center

Job Title: Director of Food & Beverage

Department: Food & Beverage            

Reports To: District General Manager of Food & Beverage

FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt   

Compensation: $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus comprehensive benefits.

Location: Ontario Convention Center | Ontario, California

LEGENDS GLOBAL:

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

Position Description:   

The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of all food and beverage operations at Ontario Convention Center. This role oversees concessions, premium hospitality, suites, catering, and special event operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and financial performance. The Director provides leadership to management teams while maintaining strong relationships with venue partners, clients, and internal stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review, approve, and monitor budgets, making recommendations regarding adjustments as needed. Analyze food sales, attendance, and labor data to maintain cost control and operational efficiency.
• Oversee food and beverage sales projections and budget performance for all assigned events and accounts.
• Ensure high standards of guest service and client satisfaction during all events.
• Develop and implement operational standards across all food and beverage operations.
• Support new business development initiatives by identifying opportunities for new clients, contracts, permits, and partnerships.
• Direct growth of food and beverage accounts by promoting services to new and existing clients.
• Collaborate with finance and support teams to ensure operational alignment and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain cost and quality control standards and ensure all facilities and equipment meet state and local health regulations.
• Lead operational planning for events and conduct post-event financial and operational reviews.

Experience/Training/Education Requirements:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Food & Beverage Management, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in food and beverage operations within a large venue, arena, convention center, or hospitality environment
• Experience with budgeting, financial forecasting, labor management, and operational planning
• Experience with vendor management, purchasing procedures, and contract negotiations preferred
• Experience working in union environments is a plus

License/Certificate:

• SERV Safe / Food Handler Certification (required within 30 days of hire)

Skills & Competencies:

• Provide a two-way communication and nurture an ownership environment with emphasis in positive motivation and teamwork
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to interact with all levels of customers and staff including management
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all staff and vendors.
• Be detail oriented
• Always present a professional appearance and demeanor during the workday
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Must be energetic, self-disciplined with a strong sense of initiati