Director of Premium - Phoenix International Raceway
Salary: $80,000-$85,000
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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.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Director of Premium to lead all premium hospitality operations and create memorable experiences across suites, clubs, catering, and VIP spaces. The Director of Premium will be responsible for overseeing premium food and beverage operations, leading team members and managers, building strong client relationships, and ensuring exceptional service standards. This role requires a hands-on hospitality leader who can balance guest experience, team development, operational execution, and financial performance in a fast-paced sports and entertainment environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead premium hospitality operations, including suites, clubs, catering, VIP areas, and special events.
- Ensure a high level of service and hospitality for guests, suite holders, partners, and clients.
- Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and develop premium team members and leaders.
- Partner with culinary, operations, sales, and venue leadership to execute events successfully.
- Manage event planning, setup, execution, and post-event follow-up for premium areas.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor labor, inventory, product usage, and financial performance to support business goals.
- Ensure compliance with Levy standards, health and safety guidelines, alcohol service policies, and operational procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve service, efficiency, team engagement, and overall operations.
- Support high-profile events, new initiatives, and special projects as needed.
Ideal Candidate
- Leadership experience in premium hospitality, food and beverage, sports and entertainment, hotels, restaurants, or high-volume event operations.
- Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams.
- Experience managing labor, inventory, financials, and operational performance.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
- Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
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At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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: 1571184
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