Managing Partner - Sports & Social Columbus

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment is bringing its first DraftKings Sports & Social to the Columbus area, opening Summer 2024. DraftKings Sports & Social will deliver an immersive sports entertainment and dining experience. The concept brings together DraftKings' top-rated and industry-leading sports gaming platform with Sports & Social's market leadership in operating high-energy, first-class dining and entertainment venues. The Managing Partner serves as the entrepreneurial leader of their assigned business, maintaining full accountability for driving sales, ensuring guest satisfaction, building a great team, and controlling costs. Managing Partners are eligible to participate in the Managing Partner Bonus Plan.

Requirements

Self-motivated, accomplished leader with proven track record of performance in leading entertainment, food, beverage and related concept(s).
At least 5 years’ experience in restaurant/nightclub management; multi-unit management a plus.
Displays a proven ability to thrive in such environment.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Reflect and live by the Managing Partner program core values.
Must speak fluent English.
Excellent people management, communication and listening skills.
Proven ability to build and lead a team while communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Capable of drafting professional written communication to a range of audiences (i.e. senior leadership, team members, and guests).
Capable of reading and analyzing basic financial reports and executing fundamental arithmetic.
Must be flexible and adaptable to change.
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
Must be internally motivated and detail oriented and have a passion for teaching others.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

4-year college degree or equivalent with coursework in restaurant management, preferred.
Other languages preferred.
multi-unit management a plus.

Responsibilities

Takes personal ownership of driving revenue including management of sales building, group sales, VIP efforts and other outreach initiatives.
Builds a strong sense of teamwork, shared understanding and open communication between operational, marketing, promotions and sales leaders to achieve revenue goals.
Is present and functions as the “face of the business” during all peak revenue periods, including Thursday – Saturday nights, sports watch events and large group/full venue buyouts.
Represents the venue in a professional manner to the community-at-large, including marketing partners/sponsors, local businesses, civic organizations, and media.
Ensures an energetic and high-quality delivery of the guest experience, including service, food, beverage and entertainment quality.
Maintains a professional company image, including facility cleanliness & maintenance, proper uniforms and appearance standards.
Ensures all food and beverage is served in accordance with company standards.
Responds to customer service needs and provides the highest level of service.
Builds a strong team with a positive, can-do culture.
Recruits, interviews and hires management and hourly team members, building a highly capable and committed team.
Fosters a culture of pride in brand.
Trains, motivates, rewards, develops, and promotes.
Takes disciplinary action and terminates team members when necessary.
Ensures all team members have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
Controls the day-to-day operations of their business within the policies and guidelines set forth by the company.
Maintains cost of goods sold, nightly comps, nightly recap reports and safe audits by overseeing inventory counts.
Controls Profit & Loss by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory, managing labor, reviewing financial reports and taking appropriate actions to include maintaining appropriate stock of liquor, beer and other bar or restaurant products.
Prepares Ops Statements and other financial disclosures and take appropriate actions.
Manages service contracts with outside vendors, including consulting agreements, including all third-party entertainment vendors, as well as Entertainment Director if applicable.
Ensures proper legal review and approval of all contracts.
Ensures daily deposits have been deposited, safe counts conducted and venue's cash is secured at all times.
Completes financial and personnel/payroll related administrative duties accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies.
Ensures a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents and ensures team members have completed applicable compliance training.