Food Service Lead & Seasonal Operations Coordinator

Food Service Lead & Seasonal Operations Coordinator

Join the team at Craven Farm — a family-owned destination known for creating traditions, community experiences, seasonal festivals, private events, concessions, and other gatherings since 1983.

We are looking for an experienced, energetic, and highly organized Food Service Lead to help oversee our growing food service and seasonal event operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building strong teams, and is excited to help create memorable guest experiences.

This is more than a restaurant management position. We are looking for someone who can lead people, build systems, support events, and help manage large seasonal operations across multiple food stands and attractions.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily food service operations across multiple concession and event spaces
• Assist with menu planning, food ordering, inventory, prep systems, and operational procedures
• Help organize and prepare for festivals, large events, gatherings, and seasonal operations
• Help recruit, hire, train, and support approximately 90 seasonal food service employees during peak season
• Lead and mentor many first-time and teenage employees with patience, structure, and accountability
• Identify and develop strong shift leads and stand managers
• Create systems that improve communication, consistency, and shift-to-shift operations
• Step into any role when needed, including prep, service, setup, cleaning, or staff support
• Work closely with ownership and management to help improve operations and guest experience

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate:

• Has previous experience in food service, concessions, hospitality, catering, brewery operations, event operations, youth leadership, camp leadership, or seasonal venue management
• Is highly organized and comfortable managing multiple moving parts
• Leads by example and takes initiative without waiting to be asked
• Is flexible and adaptable in a fast-changing event environment
• Enjoys mentoring young staff and building positive team culture
• Can stay calm and solution-oriented during busy weekends and high-volume events
• Understands how to balance leadership, accountability, and teamwork

Schedule Expectations

• Average schedule ranges from 4–5 days per week depending on season and events
• Increased hours during fall festival season and large events
• Weekend availability is required
• Flexible scheduling is essential, as event support needs may change week to week

Bonus Experience

We encourage applicants with backgrounds in:

• Food & beverage management
• Brewery or taproom operations
• Event coordination
• Catering
• Festival operations
• Summer camps or youth leadership
• Hospitality management
• Seasonal attractions
• Large-scale concessions
• Team leadership or operations management

Why Craven Farm?

• Fun, unique, and community-focused work environment
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a large seasonal operation
• Variety in daily responsibilities — no two days are the same
• Team-oriented culture focused on creating memorable experiences
• Leadership growth opportunities within a growing business

If you are someone who enjoys leading people, building systems, supporting events, and being part of a hardworking team that values community and guest experience, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25