Area Director of Premium - Motorsports Division

Compass Group•Daytona Beach, FL

1d•$100,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Area Director of Premium – Motorsports leads the strategy, execution, and continued growth of premium hospitality operations across multiple motorsports venues. The role is responsible for exceptional guest experiences across suites, clubs, VIP areas, and other premium hospitality spaces, while driving operational excellence, financial performance, and strong client partnerships. It supports multiple locations and events and requires significant travel, especially during the racing season, with flexibility to support major race weekends and other events. The position is hybrid and may be based in the Las Vegas, Texas, Phoenix, Charlotte, and/or Daytona area.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in premium hospitality, food and beverage, sports and entertainment, motorsports, hotels, restaurants, catering, or other high-volume hospitality environments.
Demonstrated success leading complex, high-volume event operations.
Strong understanding of premium hospitality, VIP service, suites, clubs, catering, and special events.
Exceptional ability to coach, develop, motivate, and influence teams across multiple locations.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, labor, inventory, forecasting, and operational performance.
Excellent client and stakeholder management skills and ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to adapt quickly and remain composed in fast-paced, high-pressure event environments.
Passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences for guests and partners.
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and extended hours around major race weekends and special events.
Ability to travel significantly; the position requires approximately 40% travel.

Nice To Haves

Multi-unit or regional leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for Premium hospitality across assigned motorsports locations and events.
Partner with local Premium leaders to ensure consistent execution of Levy service standards and premium hospitality expectations.
Lead planning and preparation for major race weekends, special events, VIP experiences, suites, clubs, and catered functions.
Support locations in developing event-specific operational plans for high-volume and high-profile events.
Build relationships with venue partners, motorsports stakeholders, premium clients, suite holders, and internal leadership.
Partner with Culinary leadership to develop and deliver food and beverage experiences tailored to premium guests and venues.
Coach, mentor, and develop Premium leaders and build a pipeline of hospitality talent across the motorsports portfolio.
Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and development strategies to ensure appropriate staffing for major events.
Drive consistent service standards and identify opportunities to elevate the guest experience across Premium spaces.
Monitor financial performance, including revenue, labor, cost of goods, inventory, and profitability.
Partner with location leadership to improve operational efficiency and financial results.
Review business performance and develop action plans to maximize results and address opportunities.
Ensure Premium operations comply with Levy standards, responsible alcohol service requirements, health and safety guidelines, and operational procedures.
Support new initiatives, venue openings, renovations, and evolving premium hospitality concepts across the motorsports portfolio.
Share best practices across locations to drive continuous improvement and consistency.
Provide hands-on leadership and operational support during key motorsports and other high-profile events as needed.