Job Details

Salary : $50,271.00 - $54,000.00 Annually
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08660
Department: COLISEUM OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 05/07/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt

Function
Are you passionate about hospitality and ready to lead in a dynamic, event-driven environment? We are seeking a dedicated professional to supervise food and beverage sales and service operations for the Hampton Coliseum, the American Theatre, the Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center, and other assigned venues. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality service and seamless execution across multiple facilities. Working under general supervision, you will play a key role in enhancing guest experiences at some of the region's most iconic venues.

If you're a motivated leader with a strong background in food and beverage management, we want to hear from you!
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Service, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or Business Administration.
• Three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience with progressively more responsibility in the supervising of food and beverage service for an arena, stadium, or convention center
• One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in the supervision of food and beverage personnel or closely related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Must have a Food Protection Manager Certification or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Must have a Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) or Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM) trainer certification required or completion of certification within ninety (90) days of hire date.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• This position is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion

Additional Requirements

• Requires working non-standard hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, according to event schedule.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts

• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
  • Maternity Leave
  • Parental Bonding Leave
  • Care for Sick Parent Leave
  • Birthday Leave
  • Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-###-####). For more information, see the
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
  
  Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-###-####). For more information, see the
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-###-####, 1-800-###-#### or
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
  
  Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Food Service, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or Business Administration?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have three (3) years of experience with progressively more responsibility in the supervising of food and beverage service for an arena, stadium or convention center? PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE YOU OBTAINED THIS EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the options below best describes your years of experience in the supervision of food and beverage personnel?PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE YOU OBTAINED THIS EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

04

I understand Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) or Techniques for Effective Alcohol Mgmt (TEAM) trainer certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

• I have current TIPS certification.
• I have current TEAM certification.
• I understand that I must obtain TIPS or TEAM certification within 90 days of employment if selected.

05

I understand if I am selected for this position I must have a Food Protection Manager Certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment.

• Yes
• No

06

The work schedule for this position is based on the event schedule. Are you willing to work a varied schedule that will include days, evenings, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

08

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
09

I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I will be subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hampton's current substance abuse policy.

• Yes
• No

Required Question