Food & Beverage Assistant Manager for Special Events

About the role

The Food & Beverage Assistant Manager for Special Events supports the Food & Beverage Manager in overseeing front‑of‑house operations for large‑scale museum events. This internal position ensures smooth service delivery, staff training, and guest satisfaction across a variety of special functions.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule event front‑of‑house staff, including temporary workers, ensuring proper training and equipment.
• Monitor compliance with food service, health, safety, and museum policies during events.
• Coordinate event set‑up, guest experience, and post‑event tear‑down, addressing any service issues promptly.
• Inspect food quality and presentation, and adjust service as needed to meet guest expectations.
• Assist with onboarding new staff, performance evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum three years (36 months) of experience in food service, event, or restaurant operations.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible availability including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Commitment to health‑code compliance and high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Required skills

• Proficiency with food‑service technology such as HotSchedules, Micros, OpenTable, and Kronos.
• Computer literacy and ability to learn new systems quickly.

What we offer

• Free general admission and special exhibition previews for all staff.
• Employee pricing on museum programs, classes, and discounts at Amuse, Floris, Best Café, and the VMFA Shop.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a mission‑driven cultural institution.