Also called: Concessions Stand Manager, Arena Concessions Manager
Runs food stands at a stadium or arena, serving thousands of fans in a few hours.
A concessions manager stocks stands before gates open, sends workers where lines are longest, fixes a broken soda machine during halftime, and counts sales after the game.
Estimate based on BLS food service managers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. High school diploma; food service management experience.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Hospitality Management.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Tracks food service managers.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Kiosks and mobile ordering cut stand staff; managing hundreds of workers on game day stays human.
Classes: Business, Math, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9051.
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