Live Nation Entertainment

Food and Beverage Strategy Manager, Special Events

Live Nation Entertainment

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Florida • Pennsylvania • United States

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About the role

  • Lead the planning and development of special events F&B programs across multiple venues.
  • Design and standardize scalable operating models for self-operated and concessionaire-supported F&B services.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for F&B-related special projects, pilots, and program rollouts.
  • Align event and catering offerings with company brand standards, guest experience goals, and venue-specific requirements.
  • Develop playbooks, SOPs, and toolkits to support consistent execution across venues.
  • Partner with venue operations and culinary teams to ensure seamless integration of F&B services into overall special event operations.
  • Monitor on-site execution for high-profile or complex events, proactively resolving operational challenges.
  • Manage relationships with third-party concessionaires and suppliers.
  • Establish KPIs, reporting standards, and service level expectations for concessionaire-operated special events.
  • Evaluate partner performance and recommend improvements, corrective actions, or alternative models as needed.
  • Conduct detailed cost analysis, including food cost, beverage cost, labor, equipment rentals, and overhead allocations.
  • Analyze P&L performance for events and catering programs, identifying opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.
  • Support pricing strategies, menu engineering, and package development to optimize profitability while maintaining quality.
  • Track and report financial results to leadership, providing insights and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with culinary teams and partners on menu development, product standards, and presentation.
  • Ensure menus are operationally feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with event demographics and service formats.
  • Stay current on F&B trends, guest preferences, and innovative service concepts relevant to large venues and events.
  • Coordinate with marketing on client facing menu design, production and updates.
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Culinary and Operations teams to support event success.
  • Translate client and event requirements into executable F&B plans.
  • Support internal training initiatives related to event F&B operations, systems, and standards.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, including catering, concessions, and special events.
  • Experience managing both self-operated F&B programs and third-party concessionaire partnerships.
  • Advanced understanding of food cost, beverage cost, labor modeling, and margin management.
  • Ability to build and analyze budgets, P&Ls, and financial forecasts.
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service standards.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-venue projects with competing timelines and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Ability to develop SOPs, playbooks, and scalable operating models.
  • Strong cost analysis and data interpretation skills.
  • Experience with menu engineering, pricing strategies, and ROI analysis.
  • Ability to translate financial data into actionable operational insights.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across departments and with external partners.
  • Confident decision-maker who can remain calm under pressure during live events.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead without direct authority and manage cross-functional teams.
  • Point-of-sale (POS) systems and event settlement processes.
  • Inventory management and procurement systems.
  • Event management and booking platforms.
  • Microsoft Excel (advanced), budgeting tools, and reporting dashboards.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5–8+ years of progressive experience in food and beverage operations, catering, special events, or venue management.
  • Experience in venue sales and/or operations (clubs, theaters, amphitheaters, high-volume restaurants, convention centers, performing arts centers, or similar) strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with union and non-union labor environments is a plus.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on event schedules.
  • Willingness to travel between venues as required.
  • Ability to be on-site for extended periods during large or complex events.
Benefits
  • Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
  • Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
  • 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
  • New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
  • Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
  • Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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