What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concessions Manager position at Chicago Union?
The Chicago Union, Chicago’s professional ultimate frisbee team in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA), is seeking a Concessions Manager to oversee food and beverage operations for the 2026 home season. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys event operations, food service management, and building efficient systems in a fast-paced sports environment.
Responsibilities
Compensation is performance-based and tied directly to concessions profitability, offering strong upside for someone who can build efficient operations and maximize sales.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate concessions operations for all Chicago Union home games
- Purchase and organize inventory/supplies prior to games
- Transport concessions supplies and equipment to/from the stadium
- Lead setup, cooking, service, and breakdown of concessions operations
- Train and supervise volunteers and gameday staff
- Manage Shopify POS systems and cashless payment operations
- Organize staffing assignments including grillers, runners, and cashiers
- Develop and maintain food safety and sanitation procedures
- Track inventory and help minimize waste between events
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Comfortable leading volunteers and managing gameday operations
- Prior food service, concessions, catering, or hospitality experience preferred
- Ability to lift and transport supplies/equipment
- Comfortable working outdoors in a live sports environment
- Familiarity with POS systems is a plus
- 5 home games remaining during the summer season (June 5, June 21, July 5, July 10, July 18)
- Additional prep time in the days leading up to each game
Compensation is performance-based and tied directly to concessions profitability, offering strong upside for someone who can build efficient operations and maximize sales.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.