Food and Beverage; F&B Managers; U.S. Freelance

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics.

We are looking to add great Freelance Food and Beverage (F&B) Managers U.S. Based onto our roster. By applying here you will be considered for upcoming short & long term contracts with TAIT. This application is not for full-time employment.

The Freelance F&B Manager is responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of food and beverage operations across events, festivals, corporate functions, hospitality activations, and VIP experiences. This role oversees vendor management, menu engineering, staffing, budgeting, compliance, logistics, and on-site execution to ensure seamless service, commercial performance, and high guest satisfaction. Projects could include large-scale activations (festivals, sporting events, mega-events);

the role may include managing multiple concessions, crew catering (5,000–20,000 guests), VIP hospitality, and temporary infrastructure builds. On site time expectations are generally of the 2 to 4 week range per event.

• Develop F&B strategy aligned with event objectives and commercial targets
• Define service style (buffet, plated, concessions, bars, VIP dining, crew catering)
• Collaborate with production, site, MEP, and operations teams
• Conduct site visits and feasibility assessments
• Contribute to RFPs, EOIs, and pitch presentations
• Prepare detailed F&B budgets
• Forecast revenue, GP margins, and spend per head
• Manage cost control (food costs, labor costs, waste)
• Negotiate vendor contracts and supplier pricing
• Oversee P&L performance during and post-event
• Source and appoint caterers, bar operators, suppliers
• Review menus, pricing, and production capabilities
• Ensure operational asset lists are provided (kitchens, chillers, generators, POS, etc.)
• Manage SLAs and compliance requirements
• Conduct pre-event tastings and quality checks
• Develop menus aligned with audience demographic
• Ensure dietary inclusivity (vegan, halal, gluten-free, etc.)
• Standardize portion control
• Align food presentation with brand standards
• Coordinate packaging solutions for high-volume service
• Oversee build and setup of kitchens, bars, concessions
• Manage BOH & FOH layouts and workflows
• Lead daily briefings with F&B teams
• Monitor service quality, speed of service, queue times
• Troubleshoot operational challenges in real time
• Develop staffing plans and organizational charts
• Oversee recruitment of chefs, service staff, supervisors
• Manage labour scheduling and shift planning
• Ensure staff training (service standards, HSE, HACCP)
• Lead large-scale teams (50–500+ staff depending on event)
• Ensure full compliance with local food safety laws
• Implement HACCP procedures and CCP monitoring
• Manage alcohol licensing and bar compliance
• Oversee allergen control procedures
• Ensure correct waste management and sustainability protocols
• Implement POS systems and reporting
• Monitor RFID or meal scanning systems (crew catering control)
• Reconcile sales reports and stock counts
• Manage cash handling procedures
• Analyse post-event performance data
• Serve as primary F&B contact for clients
• Provide regular reporting and updates
• Align delivery with client brand guidelines
• Present post-event performance summaries
• Maintain strong vendor and stakeholder relationships

• Have excellent interpersonal & communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of 8+ years of large scale, high volume national or international live event, entertainment, live theater, arena…