Executive F&B Director for Olympic Hospitality

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

On Location is seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to lead the premium catering program for the Olympic & Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. The role oversees strategy, contracts, mobilization, and on-site operations across multiple venues, reporting to the VP of Event Production.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in large-scale international sport events, strong F&B operations experience, and a proven ability to manage diverse teams, budgets, and complex logistics under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in large-scale international sport events, preferably in premium hospitality and catering operations.
• Presently resides in Los Angeles, CA or willing to relocate.
• Strong knowledge of international and localized food and beverage cultures for major sporting events.
• Experience managing both stadium environments and temporary hospitality structures.
• Ability to design and deliver a major Food and Beverage Programme within fixed budgets and timelines.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to coordinate multiple teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement catering strategy, SOPs, and service standards for Official Hospitality Programmes.
• Manage multiple contracts across venues, overseeing procurement, menus, staffing, and safety.
• Coordinate venue operations, including FOH/BOH space, equipment, permits, and health and safety compliance.
• Lead recruitment and training for venue teams and cater service providers.
• Ensure on-day readiness, resolve guest issues, and report progress to senior leadership.

Skills

Event management

Budgeting

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

On Location is seeking a Director of Food & Beverage to lead the premium catering program for the Olympic & Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. The role oversees strategy, contracts, mobilization, and on-site operations across multiple venues, reporting to the VP of Event Production.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in large-scale international sport events, strong F&B operations experience, and a proven ability to manage diverse teams, budgets, and complex logistics under tight timelines.