Lead, Multi-Venue Event Catering & Operations

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

On Location is seeking an experienced Catering Operations Lead to own catering strategy and execution across multiple venues. You will translate programme objectives into clear service standards, manage contracts, and partner with senior leadership to deliver high-quality, on-brand hospitality within budget.

In planning, lead multi-venue catering contracts; in operations, oversee the Catering Operation team at competition venues, coordinating with site teams, suppliers and labour relations to

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in catering or hospitality, with multi-venue operations.
• Experience overseeing food and beverage operations in large venues.
• Experience managing subcontractors and vendors, with budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of catering concepts and service standards for venues.
• Translate concepts into service standards and run-of-show requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, quality, service and budgets.
• Conduct venue audits and tastings, driving corrective actions.
• Maintain timelines from planning through load-in and load-out.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure executable catering plans.
• Identify risks and opportunities, resolving issues with leadership.
• Gather feedback and drive service improvements within standards.
• Oversee planning and operations across multiple venues and contracts.
• Manage the Catering Operation team at competition venues.

Skills

Multi-venue operations

Team leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Food & beverage operations

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Zoom

DocuSign

Smartsheet

Job description

On Location is seeking an experienced Catering Operations Lead to own catering strategy and execution across multiple venues. You will translate programme objectives into clear service standards, manage contracts, and partner with senior leadership to deliver high-quality, on-brand hospitality within budget.

In planning, lead multi-venue catering contracts; in operations, oversee the Catering Operation team at competition venues, coordinating with site teams, suppliers and labour relations to