Premium Manager - Food & Beverage at Churchill Downs

Compass Group•Louisville, KY

3d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Premium Manager, you will be responsible for in-house catering facilities, managing the daily operations of catering and banquet functions, coordinating all function activities with the catering sales and culinary teams, and overseeing catering equipment maintenance and inventory. Churchill Downs is the iconic home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Since 1875, the Kentucky Derby has been held annually, making it the longest continuously running sporting event in the United States. Join our team and become part of this historic venue and legendary event! Levy is the disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a food and beverage operational position
High level of computer literacy
Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management is preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures all catering services exceed guest expectations
Successfully presents Levy catering services to guests in a manner that exceeds guest expectations and profitability
Communicates client’s needs through timely and detailed written and verbal communications to ensure internal understanding/compliance and external guest’s expectation of services
Develops location-specific food and wine knowledge
Initiates contact with clients to secure their food and beverage selections in advance of event date
Holds team accountable to steps of service to deliver great guest service
Ensures team members are consistently delivering heartfelt hospitality to every guest, every time
Ensures show quality standards are maintained at all times
Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, guests, subcontractors, not-for-profits and Levy team members
Regularly obtains feedback from clients and guests to improve operations
Supports and communicates Company initiatives
Respond and assist in any departmental guest service issues
Executes all menus, promotions and programs as outlined by the Director of Catering in accordance with Levy standards
Achieves daily sales and assigned cost goals
Achieves assigned budget goals
Employs good safety and sanitation practices
Follows and enforces responsible alcohol service policies
Executes required daily reporting in a timely manner
Completes required department reports and complies information at month-end closing
Ensures team members adhere to Levy Company guidelines as stated in the team member training manual and employee handbook
Ensures the continual process of revenue development
Promotes the sale of profitable Levy services
Prepares account forecasts and analysis of group sales in accordance with Levy Core Signature Guidelines
Ensures the complete billing for client services and receipt of payments in accordance with Levy standards
Uses all performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to team members
Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale
Conducts regularly scheduled meetings to ensure lines of communication are open between management and team members
Interviews, hires, trains and develops team members according to Levy guidelines
Displays a positive attitude towards team members
Other duties, as assigned