General Manager, LA Memorial Coliseum

Legends Global•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Legends, founded in 2008, operates worldwide in areas such as Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, and Growth Enterprises. They offer clients a 360-degree data and analytics-fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Legends works with marquee clients across professional sports, collegiate, attractions, entertainment, and conventions and leisure, and is a leader in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. Their Global Hospitality division focuses on exceptional venue dining experiences, from five-star feasts to local eats, with creative cuisine, candy walls, in-house bakeshops, and a warm welcome for guests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 5-7 years management experience in the contract foodservice industry, preferably in for a sports and entertainment venue.
Experience in high volume, foodservice accounts, preferably in concessions or premium services for a sport and/or entertainment venue, with experience overseeing the sale of alcohol.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and POS Systems is required.
Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership, and management skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Effectively and profitably managing and directing all day-to-day aspects of the venue’s operations including, but not limited to, concessions, retail, catering, and premium services.
Functioning as the primary strategic business leader of the property with responsibility for all aspects of hospitality and managing the operation, including guest experience, event innovation, financial performance, sales, and revenue generation and delivering a return on investment to key stakeholders.
Ensuring implementation of the level of hospitality associated with Legends with the objective of exceeding guest expectations and increased profits.
Holding property leadership team accountable for strategy execution and guiding their individual professional development.
Upholding Legends’ standards for quality and performance in all phases of the food and beverage operations.
Constantly innovating the guest experience – food, service, communications, etc.
Balancing creativity with practical implementation.
Managing the operational budget, monthly P&L statements, ensuring all financial reporting is accurate.
Maintaining strong, collaborative working relationships with the client and business partners.
Overseeing management team, including developing talent, promoting from within, coaching, and performance management.
Developing yearly operational budgets that result in a fiscally sound operation – including product levels and pricing.
Overseeing monthly inventories for all departments.
Verifying, preparing, and submitting reports/monthly projections as required.
Ensuring unit compliance with federal, state, local, and Legends regulations regarding sale of alcohol, OSHA, payroll, employment and EEO guidelines.
Performing additional related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required.
Establishing uniform plan and supply.
Orchestrating soft opening events.