Director of Food And Beverage

LOCATION: Soldier Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Chicago, Illinois, opened in 1924. The stadium has served as the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) as well as Chicago Fire FC of Major League Soccer (MLS). It also regularly hosts stadium concerts and other large crowd events

About Levy

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is 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.

As the Director of Premium F&B, you will be responsible for managing the Premium department (Suites, Clubs and Restaurants) to achieve the best possible guest experience, partner satisfaction and financial results. The ideal candidate will be an experienced operations leader who is focused on people and quality standards, preferably from a high end or fine dining background with strong events and catering business.

Key Responsibilities

* Overseeing all aspects of premium operations

* Ensuring the recruitment and training of team members in our standards and procedures

* Working with the location leadership team to drive continual improvements in guest satisfaction and financial results

* Overseeing all aspects of season planning and event preparation to ensure maximum event readiness

* Building relationships with regular guests and suite holders

* Partnering with the culinary team to oversee the development of menus for all premium spaces

* Working with the location partner to deploy the vision and operational plan for sponsored spaces within the premium department

* Ensuring all aspects of premium operations are in line with Levy’s Core Signature standards

* Overseeing annual suite holder tastings in partnership with the culinary team

* Attending BEO meetings to plan for upcoming events

* Working with the culinary and purchasing team to review consumption rates and update par levels as necessary

* Conducting progressive coaching with team members

* Completion of monthly financial reporting and action planning

* Ensuring regular maintenance, cleaning and inspection of all premium areas and equipment

* Ensuring all appropriate alcohol service signage is placed and that Responsible Service of Alcohol protocols are followed

* Holding pre-shift meetings to set the tone for events

* Support team member orientation training to ensure all hourly team members have the skills and knowledge to delight our guests

* Overseeing service during events to ensure a high standard of guest experience

* Managing and resolving guest complaints

* Managing team member incidents/accidents and following all required reporting procedures

* Managing the onboarding of new management employees in line with our #bestdayever process

Preferred Skills and Experience

* 3-5 years' experience in a food and beverage leadership position

* Prior leadership of catering and events business of $5m +

* High level of computer literacy

* Passion for hospitality, food, and retail

* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Curious about Life at Levy?

Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1318764

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