Job Title: Premium Hospitality & Suites Manager
Department: Food & Beverage
Reports to: Director & Assistant Directory of Food & Beverage
Supervises: Catering and Concessions associates
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: Hourly $25 to $30 DOE Event- Driven
SUMMARY:
The Premium Food & Beverage Operations Manager supports the Director and Assistant Director of Food & Beverage in leading all premium hospitality and event-based food and beverage operations within a 6000-seat arena. This role oversees luxury suites catering and premium bar service while ensuring exceptional guest experiences operational excellence and compliance with food safety and alcohol service standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for hospitality professionals with experience in arena stadium catering or high-volume event environments who thrive in fast-paced guest-focused operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Premium Service Operations
- Oversee all suite and catering operations including event setup service execution and post-event breakdown.
- Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for suite guests and catering clients ensuring a seamless and elevated experience.
- Conduct pre-event walkthroughs and post-event evaluations with staff and vendors to ensure operational readiness and continuous improvement.
Staff Leadership & Development
- Supervise schedule and direct hourly team members including suite attendants catering servers bartenders and support staff.
- Train coach and mentor staff on service standards food safety compliance and venue cleanliness expectations.
- Monitor staff performance and provide timely feedback coaching and corrective guidance as needed.
Food & Beverage Operations & Compliance
- Partner with culinary concessions and operations teams to ensure seamless service execution.
- Manage inventory controls catering equipment alcohol distribution and supply organization.
- Ensure compliance with health department regulations ServSafe standards alcohol laws and venue policies.
Guest Experience & Client Relations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suite holders VIP guests and catering clients.
- Anticipate guest needs and proactively resolve issues with a solutions-focused approach.
- Partner with sales and event teams to deliver customized and memorable premium experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 2 years of food and beverage management experience preferably in sports entertainment catering or hospitality environments.
- Proven leadership experience with staff supervision training and shift management.
- Strong communication organizational and customer service skills.
- Ability to work nights weekends and holidays based on event schedules.
- Working knowledge of food safety sanitation and alcohol service regulations.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
- ServSafe and TIPS/Alcohol certification required or willingness to obtain.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Food & Beverage Leadership
- Premium Guest Experience
- Event Operations Management
- Team Development & Accountability
- Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
BENEFITS:
- 401(k) eligibility after 1000 hours worked within a 365-day period
- Holiday shifts paid at time and one-half
- Sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked
- Medical Dental and Vision insurance available after 1560 hours worked within a 365-day period
TO APPLY:
Applications can be found at ( Anderson HRBP
accesso ShoWare Center
625 W. James St.
Kent WA 98032
Fax:
Email: SMG
Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact- .
ASM Global/SMG/Savor/accesso ShoWare Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages Women Minorities Individuals with Disabilities and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.