What is a concessions supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a concessions supervisor

1. Explore concessions supervisor education requirements

   Most common concessions supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   51.0 %

   Associate

   19.2 %

   High School Diploma

   19.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific concessions supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Food Handling	24.80%
   Food Safety	11.84%
   Cash Handling	7.92%
   Cash Control	7.00%
   Food Service	6.07%

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3. Complete relevant concessions supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New concessions supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a concessions supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real concessions supervisor resumes.

4. Research concessions supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage festival concessions, including product selection, vendor management and volunteer training.
   • Work closely with POS systems.
   • Oversee that locations adhere to HACCP guidelines.
   • Handle troubleshooting on issues such as POS terminals, beer keg operation, etc.

5. Apply for concessions supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a concessions supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams