Sr Manager, Food & Beverage Commercial Programs

LA28•Los Angeles, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community. The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles. Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. Sr Manager, Food & Beverage Commercial Programs: The Games Delivery Revenue team oversees the Ticketing, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage departments. This department is responsible for securing key revenue streams for LA28, ensuring sold out and fully attended events, and delivering a comprehensive food and beverage plan for athletes, fans, stakeholders, workforce and the world’s press and broadcasters. The Sr Manager of F&B Commercial Programs will lead the development, execution, and evaluation of strategic commercial initiatives that deliver on our F&B mission, drive revenue, operational efficiency and spectator satisfaction across all LA28 Venues. This role requires a blend of commercial acumen, program and partner management expertise, and deep understanding of implementing innovative F&B solutions. During Games time, this role will shift into an operational role, focused on ensuring that all commercial programs are delivered across LA28 Venues according to plan and budget. This role requires meticulous organization, creativity, innovation, and a deep understanding of complex projects.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in F&B, hospitality, events or sports & entertainment with a focus on commercial strategy and program management.
Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders to build and implementing creative food and beverage programs that generate revenue and serve to promote the interests of commercial partners and the org alike.
Proven track record of delivering measurable business impact through strategic initiatives.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data-driven decision-making.
Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
Must possess expert-level PowerPoint and Outlook.
Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work where applicable
A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego.
An innovative viewpoint, challenging the status quo and thinking ahead to future years of the Olympic and Paralympic Movement
Ability to implement and manage change effectively
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple workloads, priorities, and deadlines with efficiency
An undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Hospitality Management or related field

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Program Development & Execution
Design and implement commercial programs that enhance profitability and guest experience across multiple F&B platforms
Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, Finance, Partnerships, Impact and Sustainability, and Procurement) to ensure seamless program rollout and adoption.
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Supports the development of revenue generating and/or cost-saving programs through relationships with commercial partners and others.
Develop business cases and financial models to evaluate program ROI and performance metrics
Supplier & Partner Management
Collaborate with suppliers and strategic partners to develop plans and programs.
Manage communication with commercial partners to ensure up-to-date and accurate flow of information, and to disseminate this information to key LA28 stakeholders.
Performance Monitoring & Evaluation
Develop KPIs to monitor and evaluate program effectiveness.
Ensure programs are fully implemented and monitored during Games time.
Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as a key liaison between commercial partners and LA28 stakeholders