CATERING MANAGER - UTAH JAZZ & UTAH MAMMOTH @ DELTA CENTER
Salary: $62,500.00
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About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.
As the Catering Manager, you will oversee catered events at the Delta Center, including daily operations, client communication, event execution, team performance, inventory, billing, safety, and financial results.The ideal candidate is an organized, hospitality-focused leader who enjoys developing teams, building client relationships, and creating memorable guest experiences.
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Model and promote Levy’s Family Values: Nice, Innovative, Passionate, and Inclusive.
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Manage daily catering operations and ensure events are properly staffed, organized, and ready for service.
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Partner with Catering Sales and Culinary to coordinate menus, timelines, event details, and client expectations.
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Communicate with clients before and during events to confirm food, beverage, setup, and service needs.
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Present Levy catering services professionally and identify opportunities to increase sales and profitability.
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Ensure associates consistently deliver heartfelt hospitality and follow established steps of service.
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Maintain high standards for food presentation, cleanliness, organization, and overall event quality.
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Build positive relationships with clients, guests, subcontractors, nonprofit groups, and Levy team members.
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Respond to guest concerns promptly and use feedback to improve service and operations.
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Execute menus, promotions, and programs according to Levy standards.
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Recruit, interview, train, schedule, coach, and develop catering associates.
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Lead team meetings and communicate event priorities, service expectations, safety information, and operational updates.
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Provide ongoing feedback, accountability, and performance coaching.
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Promote a positive and cooperative work environment that supports teamwork and productivity.
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Monitor sales, labor, product costs, and assigned budget goals.
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Complete forecasts, event reports, daily reporting, and month-end documentation accurately and on time.
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Ensure client billing, payment collection, and supporting documentation are completed according to Levy standards.
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Manage catering equipment, supplies, inventory, and maintenance needs.
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Support revenue growth by promoting profitable Levy products and services.
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Ensure compliance with food-safety, sanitation, responsible alcohol-service, workplace-safety, and company policies.
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Support company initiatives, assist other departments as needed, and complete additional duties as assigned.
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At least two years of experience in catering, food and beverage operations, hospitality, or event management.
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Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a high-volume environment.
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Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field is preferred.
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Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent client-service and relationship-management abilities.
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Passion for hospitality, food and beverage, and exceptional guest service.
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Experience with event planning, staffing, budgeting, billing, inventory, and cost controls.
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Strong computer skills and the ability to learn scheduling, event-management, point-of-sale, and reporting systems.
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Ability to manage multiple events and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
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Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended event hours.
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Must obtain and maintain required food-safety and responsible alcohol-service certifications.
At Levy, every catered event is an opportunity to deliver an exceptional experience through thoughtful planning, strong leadership, and heartfelt hospitality.
Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture
At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Life Insurance/ AD
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Disability Insurance
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Retirement Plan
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Flexible Time Off Plan
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Paid Parental Leave
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Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
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Personal Leave
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Associate Shopping Program
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Health and Wellness Programs
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Discount Marketplace
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Identity Theft Protection
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Pet Insurance
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Commuter Benefits
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Employee Assistance Program
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1547323
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