Position: Director of Food & Beverage Strategy
About: LA28 is the organizing committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, and the community. They focus on values of optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation, and boldness.
Requirements: Minimum 7 years of relevant industry experience in catering and/or retail foodservice, preferably with 5 years of leadership experience in the sport or live event industry; experience managing high-volume food operations, particularly in sports and special events; experience building and implementing programs focused on maintaining high standards of food quality and guest experience; passion for storytelling through food and authentic hospitality; experience working with diverse stakeholders and proven success in building excellent working relationships; experience delivering complex projects on time and within budget; experience working with senior managers across multiple functional areas; strong leadership, organizational, communication, team building, and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented with problem-solving abilities; fluent in Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; collaborative mindset with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; ability to implement and manage change effectively; willingness to travel for partner meetings and site inspections; Bachelor’s degree or culinary degree preferred
Benefits: health insurance, 401(k), flexible work schedule conducive to work-life balance, employee discount on food and beverages
