Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Issue link: http://publications.winnipegfreepress.com/i/1522365
SAVOUR MANITOBA | SUMMER 24 17 get express pickup or even have their order delivered to their seats." Schlichting adds that the food and beverage department is also kept busy when the Goldeyes are on the road. "Blue Cross Park also hosts concerts, festivals and special events, so we serve at those events too. For example, we are going to host a Neil Young concert on July 17, and then follow it up with the Country Rising Festival on July 26 and Tacos & Tequila Festival July 27." e back-to-back events are going to make for a hectic time, to say the least. "For those two days, I'll bring in extra staff, in particular bartenders. I'm expecting we'll have to bring in about 120 bartenders for those events," she says. "We also have special events where we rent out the field for tournaments or for picnics. We work those too." at said, Goldeyes games are where the food and beverage department truly earn its keep. After all, if a Goldeyes game is a sell-out, there can be as many as 7,180 patrons in the stands before standing room, which includes 30 luxury Skysuites, four patios and the popular Original Craft Beer Corner. Each team member is kept hopping, taking orders and delivering food, drinks and munchies. "No question, we sell a staggering amount of food and drink," Schlichting says. "Last season, we sold about 28,000 hot dogs over the course of 50 games." While hot dogs have always been a hit at Goldeyes games (and games played around the globe), some foods often fly under the radar as fan favourites. "Last year, our fourth biggest seller was poutine. We sell more of it than I ever would have thought. We sell more of it than burgers, which is a bit of a surprise." Even though the work is fast, often frenetic and very detail oriented, Schlichting loves her job. "I really enjoy coming into work every day," says the 20-year Goldeyes employee. "Every day is something new, and it takes an entire team to support each other to be successful. We're here to help fans have a great time. We're a family and are very close. Everyone enjoys what we do and I think it shows." Winnipeg Goldeyes