Delaware North

Director of Premium Operations, Bridgestone Arena

Delaware North$104K — $140K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years operational experience
  • Extensive experience in restaurant operations and premium dining
  • Experience across diverse food and beverage environments
  • Multi-unit opening experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint

Responsibilities

  • Execute premium dining experiences to elevate guest expectations
  • Contribute to the development of the Sportservice Standards Playbook
  • Partner with VP of Premium Hospitality for strategic brand partnerships
  • Manage opening timelines and resources for new units
  • Conduct quality assurance assessments for guest satisfaction
  • Multi-task several projects simultaneously
  • Lead unit trainings for on-site staff

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Annual performance bonus based on various performance metrics
  • Paid vacation days and holidays
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
  • Generous friends-and-family discounts at many hotels and resorts
Full Job Description
The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a Director of Premium Operations to join the team at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. This role facilitates the overarching operational service strategy, hospitality, and execution by supporting new and existing operations while addressing operational challenges. The position will foster the partnerships between Sportservice and the client through identified opportunities to bring a continual evolution to our world class F&B offerings.

Pay

Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $104,100 - $140,500 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/ .

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
  • Paid vacation days and holidays
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
  • Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts


What will you do?
  • Execution of premium dining experiences to elevate guest expectations in select Sportservice locations
  • Contribute to the development of the Sportservice Standards Playbook, outlining frameworks and actionable standards for premium hospitality
  • Partner with VP of Premium Hospitality to implement strategic brand partnerships that enhance dining experiences within Sportservice
  • Responsible for opening timelines and organizing necessary resources within new units in select Stadiums / Arenas
  • Quality assurance assessments. Guest satisfaction and Review Tracker
  • Multi-tasks several projects simultaneously
  • Conduct unit trainings for the on-site staff
  • Recommend, advocate, influence, and drive standards and guidelines for adoption and implementation of ServSafe, health standards, alcohol serving, front house operations, sustainability, and GreenPath


More about you
  • Minimum of 5 years operational experience
  • Extensive experience in restaurant operations, premium dining, F&B operations, and brand development
  • Experience in a wide range of food and beverage environments such as quick service, fast casual, and fine dining
  • Multi-unit opening experience preferred
  • Prior experience in a guest service environment required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; SharePoint experience is a plus
  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of building relationships across teams
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, training, and communication skills
  • Excellent team management and organizational skills, including experience leading cross-functional teams and managing shared projects
  • Ability to maintain a high energy level in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Capable of performing specified procedures and following instructions
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with guests and team members
  • Attentive to detail and highly organized
  • Ability to work events, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed


Shift details

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Delaware North is the concessions and retail partner at Bridgestone Arena dating back to 1996. The multipurpose venue is home to the NHL's Nashville Predators. We manage concession outlets and four clubs, including an exclusive lounge offering an all-inclusive food and beverage experience.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you're not just part of a team - you're part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can't love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you're interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we're invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality - come grow with us!

About Delaware North

Delaware North is a global hospitality and entertainment company founded in 1915 by Marvin Jacobs. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York, and operates in the lodging, sporting, airport, gaming, and entertainment industries. Delaware North has operations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The company is privately held and has been owned by the Jacobs family since its inception. Delaware North is known for its high-quality food and beverage services and has partnerships with several professional sports teams and venues. The company is also involved in several philanthropic initiatives, including the creation of the Parks and Resorts division, which operates several national parks and resorts in the United States.
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1915

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