Director of Food & Beverage Toyota Arena

Legends Global is a leading global company specializing in the management and operation of live events, venues, and branded experiences. As a premier partner to many of the world’s greatest live events, Legends Global offers an integrated range of premium services including feasibility and consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content booking. Their extensive network spans 450 venues worldwide, hosting approximately 20,000 events annually, and entertaining around 165 million guests each year. The company is known for its culture of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. Legends Global is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees can be authentic, make an impact, and grow professionally. Through a united team effort, the company consistently delivers excellence and innovation in all aspects of live event management.

The Director of Food & Beverage position at Legends Global is based at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. This salaried exempt role offers an annual compensation of $125,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The Director of Food & Beverage is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of all food and beverage functions within Toyota Arena, including concessions, premium hospitality, suites, catering, and special event operations. This key leadership role is focused on ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining operational excellence and achieving strong financial results.

In this role, the Director will oversee food and beverage sales projections, budgeting, and cost control while analyzing sales, attendance, and labor data to optimize operational efficiency. Responsibilities include developing and implementing operational standards, promoting new business development initiatives, and managing vendor relationships. The position also involves collaboration with finance and support teams to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards such as health and safety regulations.

The Director of Food & Beverage leads a management team and maintains strong relationships with venue partners, clients, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of leadership experience in food and beverage operations within a large venue such as an arena, convention center, or hospitality environment. A bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Food & Beverage Management, or a related field is preferred. Experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, labor management, vendor management, and contract negotiations is highly valued. Familiarity with union environments is a bonus.

This position requires a strong service orientation, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various levels of customers and staff. The Director must be energetic, detail-oriented, self-disciplined, and passionate about delivering outstanding guest service. Working flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays is expected, sometimes extending until midnight or later. The successful applicant must also hold or be able to obtain SERVSafe or Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire.

Physical demands include walking long distances for more than 50% of the workday, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, and bending as required. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines and background check clearance. Legends Global is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to assist applicants through the hiring process.