Live Nation Entertainment
Insomniac - Seasonal F&B Project Manager
Live Nation Entertainment, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Insomniac - Seasonal F&B Project Manager
Overview
Insomniac is looking for an enthusiastic Project Manager to provide exceptional pre-planning of the food & beverage experience and operations at our festivals. The Seasonal F&B Project Manager will be responsible for pre-production, oversight of festival concessions operations, budgeting, F&B marketing support, interdepartmental collaboration, team management and more. This position reports to the Senior F&B Project Manager. This is a hybrid position.
Who Are You? Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at elevated customer experience? 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.
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 to travel to work events during evening, holidays and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
Equal Employment Opportunity Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable fair chance laws and related regulations. Insomniac will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability, and for pregnancy-related accommodations where required by law. We welcome applicants to contact Human Resources to request accommodations as needed.
Hiring Practices The preceding job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Insomniac may pursue all avenues for recruitment and may use various channels to find the best candidates.
Compensation Salary range: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour. The compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position and is subject to California law and internal policies. The expected compensation for this position is $17.87 USD hourly.
Pay is based on factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
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Insomniac is looking for an enthusiastic Project Manager to provide exceptional pre-planning of the food & beverage experience and operations at our festivals. The Seasonal F&B Project Manager will be responsible for pre-production, oversight of festival concessions operations, budgeting, F&B marketing support, interdepartmental collaboration, team management and more. This position reports to the Senior F&B Project Manager. This is a hybrid position.
Who Are You? Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at elevated customer experience? 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.
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 to travel to work events during evening, holidays and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
Equal Employment Opportunity Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable fair chance laws and related regulations. Insomniac will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability, and for pregnancy-related accommodations where required by law. We welcome applicants to contact Human Resources to request accommodations as needed.
Hiring Practices The preceding job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Insomniac may pursue all avenues for recruitment and may use various channels to find the best candidates.
Compensation Salary range: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour. The compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position and is subject to California law and internal policies. The expected compensation for this position is $17.87 USD hourly.
Pay is based on factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
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