Hospitality Curator for Food & Beverage

Levy Restaurants; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Levy Sector seeks a Hospitality Curator for Food & Beverage to craft elevated guest experiences at venues and immersive spaces. You will design, orchestrate, and personalize events from concept to execution, aligning with our luxury brand and client expectations.

The role combines luxury hospitality management with etiquette, event layout, and creative marketing presentation, requiring a refined eye, service-first mindset, and leadership under pressure.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in luxury Food & Beverage operations, event design, or hospitality management.
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Responsibilities

• Designing and overseeing Food & Beverage events and experiences that feel unique and elevated.
• Ensuring every touchpoint from décor to service aligns with the desired guest experience.
• Training and leading staff to deliver exceptional, consistent service.
• Oversee planning and execution of premium Food & Beverage events, ensuring flawless service, timing, and guest experience.
• Design elevated tablescapes, buffet presentations, and décor elements that match brand standards and client vision.
• Ensure all event spaces meet visual and experiential standards prior to guest arrival.
• Maintain current understanding of culinary trends, dietary needs, and premium ingredient options.
• Oversee menu printing, display signage, and aesthetic presentation of food and drink offerings.
• Ensure proper Food & Beverage setup including place settings, plateware, lighting, and focal points.

Skills

Luxury F&B operations

Event design

Hospitality management

Fine-dining etiquette

Event layouts

BEOs

Diagramming software

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Team leadership

Luxury aesthetics

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Levy Sector

Position: Hospitality Curator for Food & Beverage

Location: George R. Brown Convention Center | Heart of Downtown | Near Discovery Green

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 everyday. An environment where you can be your authentic self.

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, & MLS All‑Star Games.

Job Summary

Crafting unforgettable guest experiences through curated events, personalized service, and immersive hospitality. We are seeking an exceptionally polished, detail‑driven candidate to lead the creation, execution, and visual presentation of our high‑end Food & Beverage experiences. This professional will be responsible for designing, orchestrating, and personalizing guest experiences in our venues or immersive spaces. They will be tasked with going beyond operational management to craft memorable, tailored experiences that align with our brand’s identity and our clients’ expectations. This role blends luxury hospitality management with impeccable etiquette standards, event layout expertise, menu and tablescape design, and creative marketing presentation. The ideal candidate has a refined eye for aesthetics, a service‑first mindset, and the ability to bring elevated event concepts to life from planning to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and overseeing Food & Beverage events, and experiences that feel unique and elevated.
• Ensuring every touchpoint from décor to service, Food & Beverage atmosphere aligns with the desired guest experience.
• Training and leading staff to deliver exceptional, consistent service.
• Oversee planning and execution of premium Food & Beverage events, ensuring flawless service, timing, and guest experience.
• Design elevated tablescapes, buffet presentations, and décor elements that match brand standards and client vision.
• Ensure all event spaces meet visual and experiential standards prior to guest arrival.
• Maintain current understanding of culinary trends, dietary needs, and premium ingredient options.
• Oversee menu printing, display signage, and aesthetic presentation of food and drink offerings.
• Ensure proper Food & Beverage setup including place settings, plateware, lighting, and focal points.

Etiquette & Service Standards

• Establish service protocols that reflect five‑star hospitality, including table service etiquette, timing, and guest communication standards.
• Train teams on fine‑dining expectations (e.g., wine service, tray handling, synchronized service).

Qualifications & Competencies

• 3–5+ years in luxury Food & Beverage operations, event design, or hospitality management.
• Strong understanding of fine‑dining etiquette, event flow, and high‑end service standards.
• Proven experience with event layout tools, Food & Beverage event orders (BEOs), and diagramming software.
• Creative eye for design with ability to produce polished visual concepts.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client‑facing skills.
• Preferred: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Professional presence and refined interpersonal etiquette.
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills.
• Ability to lead high‑performing teams under pressure.
• Creativity with a luxury aesthetic.

Life at Levy

Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture. At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

Benefits

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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Levy maintains a drug‑free workplace.