Director of Premium - Food & Beverage Hospitality | Etihad Park

Legends Global is a world-renowned leader in delivering premium services to the live events, venues, and brands sector. As the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events and venues, Legends Global operates a broad network of over 450 venues worldwide. These venues host approximately 20,000 events annually and entertain more than 165 million guests each year. The company delivers fully integrated premium solutions through a white-label approach, specializing in various areas including feasibility and consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content and booking of world-class live events and venues. Known for its culture of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action, Legends Global is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where authenticity, impact, and career growth are prioritized. The company’s winning mindset recognizes that every success is earned through unity and teamwork, making it an exciting place to build a rewarding career.

The Director of Premium Food & Beverage Hospitality plays a critical leadership role within the New York City Football Club (NYCFC), a professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer. The club is on the brink of a historic milestone with the scheduled opening of its first-ever soccer-specific stadium, a state-of-the-art 25,000-seat venue located at Etihad Park in Queens, New York, expected to launch in the 2027 season. This venue will revolutionize the fan experience, featuring premium hospitality as a central element of its design and offerings. The Director of Premium Food & Beverage Hospitality will oversee and manage all premium food and beverage operations within this venue, ensuring that the highest standards of service, quality, and financial performance are consistently met.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $100,000 plus bonus potential based on experience, complemented by a generous benefits package. Reporting directly to senior leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing operational budgets, monthly profit and loss statements, financial reporting, and achieving planned labor and cost of goods sold targets while maintaining budgetary discipline. They will develop annual operating budgets, conduct quarterly reviews, and ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and operational best practices.

This position demands a strategic leader with excellent communication skills, a customer-service mindset, and the ability to build strong teams. Responsibilities include coaching and mentoring staff, recruiting and training event service personnel, and collaborating with subcontractors to fulfill contract requirements. They will also spearhead innovation by developing new hospitality concepts that resonate with guests and align with industry trends. The role requires flexibility to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and major stadium events. Physical demands of the job include mobility tasks such as reaching, bending, stooping, and pushing or pulling equipment, demonstrating the active nature of the position.

Joining Legends Global as Director of Premium Food & Beverage Hospitality provides an opportunity to lead premium hospitality operations at an iconic new sports venue, work within a dynamic team culture, and make a significant impact in the live entertainment and sports industry. Legends Global is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. The company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects its broader values of respect and collaboration, making this a unique and enriching career prospect for the right candidate.