Director of Premium | Highmark Stadium - Buffalo Bills

ASM Global•Orchard Park, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

LEGENDS GLOBAL Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us! LEGENDS & THE BUFFALO BILLS The Buffalo Bills & Legends have an expansive partnership to support all aspects of the Bills New Stadium project including stadium design planning, feasibility studies, project management, data analytics, marketing and holistic revenue generation across partnerships, ticketing, and suite sales. Legends is proud to represent and support the Bills during this historic moment in Western New York and is focused on delivering the most fan-experience driven stadium in the National Football League.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of 5-7 years of management experience in the contract foodservice industry, with at least 3 years in premium services or the equivalent, in a sports and entertainment venue.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
Unwavering commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership and management skills
Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of Legends and Management
Must be available to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to work in a team environment
Experience with Appetize and NCR/Quest point-of-sales systems is required
Knowledge of accounting policy and procedures is preferred
Experience in a union work environment preferred.
Must have sufficient mobility to perform tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays including all games and major stadium events.
Must have the ability to lift, push, pull approximately 25lbs
Must be able to stand and/or walk for up to 10 hours during a single shift, while navigating ramps, stairs and elevators

Responsibilities

Manage all facets of the premium food and beverage operations to achieve operational budgets, manage monthly P&L statements, and ensure that all financial reporting is accurate.
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to staff responsible for executing the premium business plan.
Achieve planned costs in labor and COGS and work within budgeted guidelines.
Develop annual operating budget and quarterly reviews vs plan.
Provide quality service and excellent products while maintaining positive customer and client relations and prudent financial practices.
Oversee monthly inventory for premium services operations.
Accountable for establishing and maintaining proper safety and sanitation procedures as well as creating a working relationship with local health officials.
Ensuring proper operational condition of all food service equipment.
Work closely with subcontractors to ensure all operational needs are met and the terms of contract are followed.
Develop new concepts that best serve the desires of our guests and incorporate industry trends.
Recruit, interview, hire, train and further the abilities of all event service staff.
Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required.