Senior Manager, Food and Beverage Operations

LA28

$105K — $130K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in food and beverage operations, with a focus on venue or live-event settings.
  • Proven ability to manage food and beverage operations across multiple sites or venues effectively and safely.
  • Strong operational planning skills for setting and maintaining standards and staffing across venues.
  • Ability to collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams throughout the event lifecycle.
  • Excellent communication skills that foster team trust and alignment, particularly in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

  • Support operational needs and planning for food and beverage across a cluster of venues.
  • Partner with the food and beverage team to implement operational requirements for the Games.
  • Establish consistent operating standards and service levels across all venues.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure timely and standard food and beverage delivery.
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with team members to ensure smooth venue operations.

Benefits

  • Ownership of food and beverage delivery across multiple venues.
  • A unique opportunity to contribute to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • Team-first culture focused on trust and mutual recognition.
  • Exposure to various teams including event management and vendors.
Full Job Description
LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions. If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application - we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

Role Purpose

As Senior Manager, Food and Beverage, you will help deliver the food and beverage experience across a cluster of venues for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Partnering with Event Management and the wider food and beverage team, you will shape the operational plans, standards, and service that athletes, workers, and fans depend on. This is hands-on delivery work in an evolving, high-standards environment, establishing repeatable operations and strong teammate relationships so every venue consistently serves the Games well.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Event Management cluster of venues on all food and beverage operational needs and planning.


  • Partner with the food and beverage team to plan and deliver the operational items required for the Games.


  • Establish repeatable operating standards and consistent service levels across all venues in the cluster.


  • Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to keep food and beverage delivery on schedule and on standard.


  • Build and support strong teammate relationships that keep venue food and beverage operations running smoothly.


Required Competencies

  • 7+ years of experience in food and beverage operations, including venue, stadium, or major live-event environments and settings.


  • Proven ability to run multi-site or multi-venue food and beverage operations reliably, safely, and at significant scale.


  • Strong operational planning skills to set standards, service levels, and staffing consistently across multiple concurrent venue teams.


  • Effective collaboration with vendors, event management partners, and other cross-functional delivery teams throughout the full Games program.


  • Clear, team-first communication that builds trust and keeps teammates aligned, informed, and motivated through demanding operations.


Valued Experience

  • Food and beverage experience in a venue environment.


  • Experience delivering food and beverage at large-scale or live events.


  • Familiarity with vendor and concessions management.


  • A collaborative, teammate-first approach to operations.


  • Passion for hospitality and for Los Angeles.


What We Offer

  • Real ownership of food and beverage delivery across a cluster of venues.


  • A once-in-a-career opportunity to help stage the Olympic and Paralympic Games.


  • A team-first culture built on trust, recognition, and shared success.


  • Exposure across event management, vendors, and venue operations teams.


What This Role Means for the Games

Food and beverage shapes how everyone ultimately experiences a venue. By establishing reliable operations and strong teammate relationships across your cluster, you help LA28 serve athletes, workers, and fans consistently, so the hospitality of the Games genuinely matches the memorable moments happening on the field.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

  • Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.


  • The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.


  • The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.


  • Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.


  • Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.


Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $130,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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