Food, Beverage & Events Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: Scott Family Amazeum - Bentonville, AR 72712Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: Weekdays, Weekends, Occasional HolidaysJob Category: Restaurant - Food Service 

Position Title: Food, Beverage & Events Manager

Reports to:  Sr. Manager Guest Services and Retail

 

Classification

Type: full-time, non-exempt position

Schedule:  Approximately 40 hours a week with occasional weekends, events, and holidays.

Minimum starting salary: 42,000+ Depending on Experience

 

Scott Family Amazeum Overview

The Scott Family Amazeum is a hands-on, interactive museum in Northwest Arkansas and recognized as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. We create a fun environment where risk taking, imagining, problem solving, discovery, collaboration, and exploration bring children and adults together to learn and grow. 

 

Core Purpose:  The Amazeum exists to spark and nurture the curious and creative spirit in all of us.

 

Through experiences with the Amazeum, individuals and the community are engaged in building relationships and developing identities as creative, curious, and innovative shapers for the region. Learning at the Amazeum is an active, playful exploration that inspires curiosity. It is rooted in inquiry-based discovery and involves an element of risk. Hands-on learning opportunities allow guests to exercise critical thinking in the context of play.  The Amazeum facility includes approximately 50,000 square feet of indoor space and one acre of outdoor exhibition and activity space. The museum is located at the intersection of Museum Way and J Street in Bentonville, AR.

 

Position Summary

The Food, Beverage & Events Manager is a dynamic, revenue-focused leader responsible for building and managing a $500K+ business that includes, café operations, event rentals; included but not limited to birthday parties,  corporate functions and other special events. This role combines strategic business development with hands-on operational excellence—driving growth in event bookings and food service while ensuring exceptional guest experiences that align with the Amazeum’ s mission.

This position provides direct leadership and performance oversight of cafe team members, including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, performance management and corrective action. It also requires an outgoing, detail-oriented professional who can lead menu planning and food preparation, sell the Amazeum as a premier event venue, coordinate complex logistics, lead menu planning and collaborate cross-departmentally to deliver flawless events. The ideal candidate thrives in a lean, agile environment where they coordinate the work but aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and execute alongside the team—from cooking and coffee service to managing high-level client relationships.

 

Essential Functions 

Food & Beverage Operations


Manage all aspects of the museum's café and event food service operations, including menu planning, ingredient sourcing, preparation, and presentation
Perform hands-on food preparation and cooking using specialized equipment including the Ibex oven, coffee service equipment, and other commercial kitchen tools
Develop creative, high-quality menus that accommodate diverse dietary needs, align with kitchen capabilities, and enhance the overall guest experience
Maintain exceptional standards of food safety, sanitation, and quality in compliance with health department regulations and Arkansas Food Handler requirements
Negotiate vendor contracts and cultivate strategic supplier partnerships to secure favorable pricing, reliable delivery, and high-quality ingredients
Manage food costs with a targeted annual food cost goal of 28% on projected revenue of $398,800.36 (approximately $111,664 annually), monitoring inventory, waste reduction, purchasing practices, and menu engineering to achieve margin objectives while maintaining service excellence.


Business Development & Revenue Generation


Drive event rental sales by actively promoting the Amazeum to corporate clients, community organizations, and the public as a premier venue for meetings, parties, and special events
Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed annual revenue targets for events, food service, and birthday party programs
Build and maintain relationships with corporate decision-makers, event planners, and community partners to secure repeat and referral business
Respond to event inquiries with exceptional customer service, create compelling proposals, and close sales through professional presentations and follow-through
Collaborate with Marketing team to create promotional materials, social media content, and outreach campaigns that showcase the venue and drive bookings
Identify and pursue opportunities to expand event offerings, pac