Catering Manager Miami - FIFA World Cup 26™

Who We Are:

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Role Summary:

We are searching for a talented, motivated and highly detailed Catering Venue Manager to join our team to help in the planning & execution of amazing experiences for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Premium Hospitality Programs.  

As a Catering Venue Manager, youare responsible forcoordinating and managing all catering operations across the set venue, ensuring consistency, quality, and profitability. You will support the Venue Operations & Catering teams in the day-to-day operation by performing certain tasks, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as: 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution of catering service that align with FIFA World Cup 26™objectives, ensuring consistency, cultural relevance, and quality across all spaces within the venue. 

• Execute catering delivery strategy, staffing models, and service expectations by venue type following narratives set forth by core On Location Catering Team. 

• Collaborate with culinary andlogisticsteams to ensure narratives are realistic and executable under live-event conditions. 

• Implement strategic initiatives to elevate guest satisfaction through innovative food and beverage offerings, streamlined service delivery, and personalized hospitality experiences. 

• Lead the evaluation process by gathering guest and stakeholder feedback toidentifyopportunities and implement continuous service improvements. 

• Develop and manage detailed project timelines to ensuredeliverablesare met in alignment with organizational goals and client expectations. 

• Proactivelyidentifypotential issues and lead on-site troubleshooting to ensure flawless event execution from planning through live operations. 

• Work withPerformanceteam to help create and oversee tournament time reporting. 

Other Duties & Responsibilities 

This job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities for this job.  Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

You Have These:

• 3–5 years of progressive, full-time experience in the catering or hospitality industry, with a focus on multi-unit operations, and staff leadership. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Food Service, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom,DocuSign, and Smartsheet, with the ability to manage administrative and operational workflows efficiently. 

• Exceptional organizational and process management skills, with a proven ability to follow structured procedures andmaintainoperational consistency. 

• Maintains composure under pressure, consistently delivering high performance and sound decision-making in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. 

• Stronginterpersonal,communication, and negotiation skills, with experience resolving conflicts and collaborating across diverse teams. 

• Highly reliablewith excellent time management,a strongwork ethic, and a proactive, motivated approach to responsibilities. 

• Flexibility and positive attitude to work long days, evenings,weekendsand holidays when necessary 

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation (modifybased on country form of measurement)

• The ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods, except where sitting ispermittedby law or reasonable accommodation isrequired. 

• Conversational English as a minimum 

• Legally able to work with no sponsorshipassistanceinvenue location.

• Ability to passAccreditationprocess.

*This role will be paidasa weekly rate, based on40 hoursper week.

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