Seasonal F&B Project Manager

Job Description

Insomniac - Seasonal F&B Project Manager

WHO ARE YOU?
Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at elevated customer experience? Then you're in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the event operations space. Is this you? Read on…

THE ROLE
Insomniac is looking for an enthusiastic Project Manager to provide exceptional pre-planning of food & beverage experience and operations at our festivals. The Seasonal F&B Project Manager will be responsible for the pre-production, oversight of festival concessions operations, budgeting, F&B marketing support, interdepartmental collaboration, team management and more . This position will report to Senior F&B Project Manager. This is a hybrid position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Vendor & Sponsor Coordination:
Act as the primary liaison for concessions vendors and F&B sponsors, ensuring all partners align with company standards on menu, pricing, and presentation.
• Festival Planning & Layouts:
Work closely with production teams to design and optimize food and beverage layouts based on site maps, crowd flow, and operational needs.
• Logistics & Infrastructure:
Coordinate site needs such as fencing, sanitation, ice/water delivery, tenting, power drops, and credentials for vendors and internal teams.
• Internal Stakeholder Support:
Support internal departments like Artist Relations, VIP, and Staff Catering by advancing and fulfilling all their food and beverage requests.
• Team Leadership:
Hire and manage seasonal F&B operations staff, delegate key tasks, and oversee their schedules, travel, and accommodations.
• Budgeting & Scheduling:
Assist in managing production budgets, updating sales projections, and building F&B load-in/load-out schedules. Attend production meetings in the lead-up to each event.
• On-Site Management:
Oversee day-to-day operations during festivals, including signage installation, vendor setup, crowd flow observation, credentialing, and compliance monitoring.
• Compliance & Sustainability:
Ensure all operations meet local health, liquor, and fire codes. Implement sustainability initiatives such as reusable cup programs and efficient waste management.
• Post-Event Analysis:
Conduct basic sales and operations analysis, lead after-action reviews, and produce recap reports highlighting wins and areas for improvement.
Travel Requirement:
• This role requires domestic travel, including potential on-site presence at one event while advancing another.
QUALIFICATIONS
• 2+ years in live event production, F&B operations, or related field
• 1+ years of experience managing or supervising a team
• Familiarity with current food and beverage trends
• Understanding of standard liquor laws, health codes, and operational best practices
• Comfortable navigating festival site maps and layouts
• Proficient in Google Sheets and Google Forms
• OSHA 10 certification
• Excellent at setting and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a ''no task too small'' attitude
• Able to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency
• Comfortable working both at a desk and on-site at outdoor festivals
• Willing to travel frequently for events
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and safely use ladders when needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• May work in drastic temperature climates on site at our events
• Must be willing travel to work events during evening, holidays and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

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The expected compensation for this position is:
$17.87 USD Hourly
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-1285oe-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.