Food & Beverage General Manager - RICE University - Proof Of The Pudding By Mgr

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast with a commitment to creating quality culinary innovations. This st...

Required Qualifications

4+ years of experience in Hospitality Operations, Food & Beverage Management, Event Coordination, Operations Management, or equivalent.

Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Organization Leadership, Management, or related field

Exceptional executive presence, business acumen and presentation skills.

Ability to travel (about 30% of the year) to support other Proof of the Pudding venues.

Must live near or be willing to relocate to the Houston Area

Specialized Qualifications

Budgeting and/or financial focused mindset

Proven history with positive client relations

Work Environment 

This position breakdown will be around 50% in office work, 50% event attendance. Office work entails computer usage, interdepartmental meetings and communications, talking with hourly staff via email, phone, and in person, and assisting with event preparation as needed. Event attendance includes leading execution teams, and being a managerial presence onsite. Events may be indoors or outdoors. This position will also travel to other Proof venues to support.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

This position may have periods of standing, moving through an event space, and traveling from venue to venue with bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items

Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 25 lbs.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships.  Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.

Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion.  Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks.  Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”

Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. 

Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards.  Use equipment and materials properly.  Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements.  Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately.  Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.

Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.

Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard. 

Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency.  Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.

Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations.  Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.

Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Salary & Benefits:

This is considered a full-time salary position with an opportunity for yearly bonus

Proof is pleased to provide all full-time eligible employees with Basic Life and AD&D as well as long term disability at no cost to employees

Full-time eligible employees may choose to enroll in optional benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospitality Indemnity

Additional benefits include car allowances and cell phone stipend

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.