Stadium Catering Lead for Major Events

ASM Global; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking an Assistant Catering Manager on-site at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL to lead catering operations for NFL games, concerts, and major events. You will assist with event prep, staff supervision, and service execution to ensure a premium guest experience.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced venue environment, while upholding food safety and hospitality standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, professional communication with teams and clients.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving under pressure.
• Manage multiple priorities in shifting event schedules.
• Attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Excellent customer service and hospitality standards.
• Solid understanding of catering operations and banquet service.
• Ability to read event orders, diagrams, and schedules.
• Basic math for inventory and labor planning.
• Maintain relationships with staff, vendors, and clients.
• Operate catering equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing catering operations for large-scale ticketed events, including NFL games, collegiate football games, concerts, and other major stadium events, as well as private and corporate functions.
• Support planning, coordination, setup, execution, and breakdown of catered events, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to established service standards.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Warehouse, Premium Operations, and other departments to ensure seamless food and beverage service.
• Review banquet event orders (BEOs), event timelines, staffing plans, and operational requirements to ensure accurate event execution.
• Assist in supervising, training, scheduling, and directing catering staff while promoting accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Conduct pre-event walkthroughs and pre-shift meetings to communicate expectations, delegate responsibilities, and ensure staff and event spaces are prepared.
• Monitor event operations, proactively resolving staffing challenges, service delays, product shortages, and other operational concerns.
• Maintain exceptional guest service standards by anticipating guest needs, addressing concerns, and ensuring a positive hospitality experience.
• Oversee proper event setup, food and beverage presentation, equipment management, and cleanliness throughout catering areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, responsible alcohol service requirements, and company policies.
• Assist with inventory management, product requisitions, labor efficiency, cost controls, and waste reduction.
• Support administrative responsibilities, including event documentation, staffing coordination, operational checklists, and post-event reporting.
• Maintain clear communication with management, clients, and internal departments to ensure efficient operations and successful event execution.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Catering operations

Read banquet orders

Mathematics

Teamwork

Operate catering equipment

Job description

Legends Global is seeking an Assistant Catering Manager on-site at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL to lead catering operations for NFL games, concerts, and major events. You will assist with event prep, staff supervision, and service execution to ensure a premium guest experience.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced venue environment, while upholding food safety and hospitality standards.