General Manager | Full Time l SoFi Center

General Manager | Full-Time l SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | Careers at SoFi Center

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General Manager | Full-Time l SoFi Center

Location US-FL-Palm Beach Gardens

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 11 hours ago(4/11/2026 10:36 AM)

Job ID 2026-31076

Location Name SoFi Center

Category Food & Beverage Management

Type Regular Full-Time

Location : Location US-FL-Palm Beach Gardens

Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code 33410

Location : Address 3160 PGA Boulevard

Job Post Information* : Post End Date 7/10/2026

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The General Manager of Food & Beverage Operations is the senior leader accountable for the overall performance, profitability, and operational excellence of all food and beverage functions at So-Fi Center. This role has full ownership of Food & Beverage operations, including revenue generation, cost control, guest experience, people leadership, and compliance across a complex, high-volume, event-driven environment.

The General Manager serves as the primary point of contact between ownership (OVGH), venue management, and client representatives, ensuring seamless communication, strategic alignment, and exceptional execution. Success in this role requires a hands-on executive leader who can balance strategic planning with operational rigor while developing high-performing teams and delivering best-in-class guest experiences.

This role pays an annual salary of $90,000-$113,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until July 10, 2026.

About the Venue

Oak View Group is the venue manager and food and beverage provider of SoFi Center, a first-of-its-kind venue located in Palm Beach Gardens on the campus of Palm Beach State College. SoFi Center will be the home of the TGL Golf League, founded by Tiger Woods and Rory Mcllroy, TGL presented by SoFi is a new golf league, combining advanced technology with teams of top players from the PGA TOUR for two-hour weekly competitions in prime time starting in January 2025. The arena will seat about 1,500 people and featured matches between 6 teams for the inaugural season.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Own full P&L responsibility for Food & Beverage operations, including revenue growth, margins, and expense control
• Develop and manage the annual operating and staffing budgets aligned with the venue's event calendar
• Forecast operational needs related to staffing levels, inventory, equipment, and supplies
• Analyze post-event results, including revenue performance, product usage, shortages, and variances, and implement corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement in food cost percentages, labor efficiency, inventory turns, and overall profitability

Operations & Event Execution

• Provide executive oversight for all F&B operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and profitable event execution
• Ensure all concession stands, kitchens, and service locations are fully operational, compliant, and guest-ready prior to events
• Establish and maintain operational standards for speed of service, food quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction
• Oversee high-volume inventory management, ordering, receiving, storage, and waste control
• Ensure cash handling, POS operations, and financial controls are consistently followed
• Serve as executive escalation point during events to resolve operational issues quickly and effectively

Culinary & Product Leadership

• Provide oversight for menu development, product offerings, pricing strategy, and presentation standards with the Executive Chefs
• Ensure consistency in recipes, portion control, kitchen timing, and food quality across all events
• Lead purchasing strategy and vendor relationships to ensure quality, availability, and cost effectiveness
• Approve menus, recipes, portion sizes, and cost controls to maintain profitability and brand standards

People Leadership & Culture

• Directly lead and develop the Food & Beverage leadership team and all front- and back-of-house staff
• Set clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability across the organization
• Hire, train, mentor, and retain a diverse, high-performing team
• Conduct performance evaluations and partner with Human Resources on corrective action and employee relations
• Foster a culture of professionalism, safety, inclusion, and guest-first service
• Lead by example through visibility on the floor and active engagement with staff and volunteers
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include hiring, training, assigning work, performance management, discipline (in partnership with HR), and resolving employee concerns

Client, Venue & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the primary F&B representative for venue management, ownership, and client partners
• Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded through proactive communication and execution
• Represent the organization professionally with vendors, inspectors, and external partners

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with all Federal, State, and Local health, alcohol service, labor, and safety regulations
• Maintain hazardous materials programs, safety documentation, permits, and required records
• Proactively identify and mitigate safety and health risks to protect guests, employees, and the organization
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and harassment-free workplace

Facilities, Assets & Systems

• Oversee maintenance, storage, and repair of all foodservice equipment to ensure operational readiness
• Maintain accurate inventory records, equipment logs, and operational documentation
• Serve as a resource for POS systems, reporting, and training

Other Expectations

• Maintain working knowledge of all venue locations, emergency procedures, and facility access
• Willingness to step in and support operational roles as needed to ensure successful events
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall venue success

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality, venue, stadium, or large-scale event operations
• Proven experience with P&L ownership and large operational budgets
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, inventory management, and cost controls
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams in fast-paced environments
• Experience working with executive clients, venue partners, and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and event-driven schedules as required

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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