Food & Beverage Manager

Celebration Cinema Rivertown, in Grandville, MI, is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Food & Beverage Manager who loves creating memorable guest experiences and running a strong, well-organized operation. This role balances great food and drinks with strong leadership, while keeping things fun.

We exist to create space where story happens and every guest interaction, every detail, and every moment matters. Our culture is built on Service, Trust, Empathy, Playfulness, and Courage, and we believe work should be meaningful, collaborative, and enjoyable. We’re passionate about delivering Celebrated Service and creating experiences guests want to come back for. You help set the stage through great food, thoughtful drinks, and genuine hospitality so every guest leaves with a story worth telling.

If you love great food, great people, and leading teams in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment, you’ll feel right at home in this role.

• Food & Beverage Operations:
  Lead all food and beverage operations with a focus on guest experience, quality, and consistency.
• Inventory & Cost Control:
  Order, monitor, and control food and alcohol inventory while managing food costs.
• Receiving & Storage:
  Accept and audit deliveries; maintain proper storage and rotation.
• Facilities & Equipment:
  Maintain concession, bar, kitchen areas, and all related equipment.
• Quality & Compliance:
  Ensure consistent recipe execution, portion control, food safety, and alcohol awareness.
• Finance & Administration:
  Handle end-of-month inventory and approve related account payables.
• Events:
  Plan and execute private and public group events.
• Reporting:
  Review financial and operational reports to spot trends and improve performance.
• Theatre Operations:
  Serve as Theatre Manager-in-Charge as needed or support the management team on shift.
• Guest
  
  Experience:
  
  Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming theatre experience for every guest; support daily theatre operations including public showings and private events.
• Controls:
  Enforce cash-handling policies and procedures.
• Leadership & Team Development:
  Train, coach, and lead teams to deliver Celebrated Service; delegate responsibilities and guide team members to meet operational goals; provide regular feedback, performance coaching, and motivation; foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful team environment; uphold safety, sanitation, security, and compliance standards; participate in hiring and onboarding as needed.

• 21 years of age or older.
• 1–2 years of restaurant and/or theatre management experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• TIPS Certification preferred.
• Serv Safe Food and Allergen Certification preferred.
• Flexible availability including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people skills.
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to remain mobile and on your feet for the entire shift; ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment; ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and frequently lift up to 50 lbs; ability to clearly communicate with guests and team members.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 401(k)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Concessions
• Free Movies

At Celebration Cinema, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.