On Location

Food Service & Safety Manager - FIFA World Cup 26™

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $82,500.00 - $110,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
retirement plans
Paid vacation
Paid Time Off
Short-Term Incentives
Long-term incentives
growth opportunities

Job Description

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, delivering exceptional ticketing services, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across the worlds of sports, entertainment, fashion, and culture. As a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc., a renowned premium sports and entertainment company listed on the NYSE as TKO, On Location partners with more than 150 iconic rights holders including the International Olympic Committee, FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America. The company operates a broad range of official, immersive experiences at marquee events like the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, Food Science, or related field preferred
  • Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or Production Manager experience strongly preferred
  • Minimum 5 years experience in menu strategy and development in large-scale hospitality or event environments
  • Proven experience leading tasting programs and menu refinements
  • Ability to manage end-to-end menu approval process
  • Experience with menu signage and translation management
  • Strong knowledge of food regulatory compliance and sustainability practices
  • Solid financial management skills including budgeting and cost control
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Flexibility to work long days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Willingness to travel up to 30-40%
  • Adaptability to changing work and travel schedules

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, Food Science, or a related field preferred
  • Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or Production Manager experience strongly preferred with a focus on operational execution and team leadership
  • Minimum 5 years experience in menu strategy and development within large-scale, multi-venue hospitality or event environments, ideally international sporting events or festivals
  • Proven track record collaborating with culinary teams to lead tasting programs and drive menu refinements
  • Demonstrated ability to manage the end-to-end menu approval process ensuring alignment with brand standards and guest expectations
  • Experience overseeing menu signage and translation programs ensuring culturally appropriate guest-facing materials
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and sustainability practices in food and beverage operations
  • Solid financial management skills including budget oversight, cost control, and menu cost optimization
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and external partners

Job Duties

  • Develop, implement, and enforce food safety and hygiene protocols in line with local, national, and FIFA regulations
  • Collaborate with public health agencies to ensure timely permitting, inspections, and issue resolution
  • Conduct risk assessments and ensure venue-specific food handling procedures are in place for all catering operations
  • Collaborate with the Performance team to uphold food safety, health regulations, and sustainability standards across all food and beverage operations
  • Support the integration of sustainable practices such as waste reduction, composting, and responsible sourcing in food service delivery
  • Monitor and report on sustainability KPIs in partnership with FIFA’s Sustainability and Legacy teams
  • Contribute data and insights to post-event sustainability impact reports and caterer debriefs

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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