Regional Manager of Theater Food and Beverage

Regional Manager of Theater Food and Beverage

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Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders:
Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries.

These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.

Live Nation’s Concerts Division brings tours to life and offers a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. From owned/operated Amphitheaters to the Global Touring team, and from Ticketing to Venue Operations, we support artists and fans while providing perks such as free concert tickets, dog‑friendly offices, and progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support. We are certified as a Great Place to Work and recognized by People Magazine as one of the “50 Companies that Care”.

Under direction of the Regional F&B Director, this individual will be responsible for effectively managing and directing all VIP areas, including VIP club, in‑seat service, catering, and suites.

• Oversee day‑to‑day Food & Beverage operations across all venues within the assigned region, ensuring consistency, quality, and operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Live Nation General Managers, third‑party concessionaire leadership, Premium Service teams, Special Events teams, and Venue Operations.
• Travel regularly to regional venues to conduct quality audits, support leadership teams, and participate in operational and strategic meetings.
• Play a key leadership role in new venue openings, supporting pre‑opening planning, execution, and operational readiness as part of the Food & Beverage leadership team.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute menus and wine lists; manage guest relations and ensure adherence to company quality assurance and service standards.
• Partner with the Head of Ballrooms and Theaters, Regional F&B Director, and corporate teams to develop and implement comprehensive Food & Beverage programs.
• Manage labor and operating supply costs, ensuring performance within approved budgets while maintaining high service standards.
• Ensure all venue equipment is properly maintained, fully operational, and cleaned according to established standards.
• Implement and oversee training programs to maintain consistent, high‑level service standards across Ballrooms and Theaters.
• Determine appropriate staffing levels for in‑seat service and VIP Clubs, monitoring labor costs, forecasts, and departmental budgets.
• Optimize staffing plans for all events to maximize profitability while delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Participate in the development and execution of employee engagement initiatives and incentive programs.
• Ensure inventory levels are accurately maintained and aligned with event requirements.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support overall business objectives.

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2‑3 years management experience in the contract food service industry, preferably in premium services, catering and concessions environment for a sports and entertainment venue.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi‑task and prioritize in a deadline‑oriented environment.
• Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership, and management skills.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights,…