Director of Food & Beverage

Legends Global is a leading international company specializing in delivering integrated premium services to the world’s most renowned live events, venues, and brands. With a network spanning 450 venues worldwide, Legends Global hosts over 20,000 events annually, entertaining 165 million guests each year. The company operates with a white-label approach, managing feasibility consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content booking. The culture at Legends Global is built on respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee can be authentic, impactful, and able to grow their career. At Legends Global, winning is a daily endeavor achieved by working together as one unified team. This dynamic and driven environment makes Legends Global a premier workplace for professionals seeking meaningful opportunities in the live events industry.

The Lansing Center Complex invites applications for the position of Director of Food and Beverage, a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire Food and Beverage Department. This includes managing concessions, mobile carts, event catering, culinary services, catering sales, menu creation, financial oversight, and budgeting for both The Lansing Center and Groesbeck Golf Course. The Director of Food and Beverage is tasked with ensuring excellence in product quality, presentation standards, and operational controls while driving customer satisfaction and profitability. This role involves managing staff, establishing and maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and alcohol service regulations. The role demands a strategic leader capable of marketing Food and Beverage services, forecasting sales, controlling inventory, and preparing detailed financial and per-capita reports.

Core responsibilities include purchasing and distributing products to concession locations, hiring and training staff, scheduling labor according to event demands, controlling spoilage and costs, and maintaining high standards for food quality and sanitation through inspections and taste tests. The position requires carrying out supervisory duties aligned with company policies and legal requirements, including hiring, disciplinary actions, training, performance appraisals, and conflict resolution. The Director of Food and Beverage must exhibit strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management. The role is salaried and exempt, encompassing flexible working hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates should bring significant management experience in food and beverage operations, ideally with both catering and concession expertise. A culinary degree or certificate is preferred along with knowledge of current culinary trends, recipe standardization, plating techniques, and menu costing. Certifications in ServSafe Food and Alcohol, PCI Compliance, and alcohol awareness training are essential. Proven abilities in budget management, negotiation with vendors, customer service, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are also critical to success. The compensation package includes a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $98,500 plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401k plan. The position is located onsite at the Lansing Center Complex with physical demands typical of supervisory roles in the hospitality industry.

Legends Global is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans. Joining Legends Global means becoming part of a workforce known for self-discipline, collaboration, high integrity, and commitment to excellence, making it recognized as the #1 Top Workplace in the area.