Director of Operations - Toyota Center

Compass Group North America
  • Houston, TX
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Levy Sector

    Location: Toyota Center is the home of the NBA's Houston Rockets. Toyota Center also plays host to the nation's top concerts and touring shows.

    Different perspectives make us better. We're committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.

    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

    Job Summary

    The Director of Operations is responsible for leading our team at the location - ensuring high standards of the guest experience, safety, and financial performance. The ideal candidate will be an experienced food and beverage leader. A great coach who can get the best out of people and continually drive operational performance and execution.

    Detailed Responsibilities

    Proactively coaching and motivating team members to deliver their best

    Identifying opportunities and driving continual improvement in our location operations

    Building a strong partnership with locations partners

    Working with regional and Home Office leadership to drive innovation and best practices at the location

    Delivering against our financial goals and budgets

    Coaching the operations management team

    Representing Levy and our business objectives at partner meetings, networking, and building relationships with key partners and vendors

    Overseeing and ensuring the highest standards of safety and sanitation in all activities across the location

    Reviewing financial reports and developing action plans to best achieve business goals

    Leading the continual development of the location's food story and guest experience

    Completing team member performance reviews including career development planning and compensation reviews

    Responding to emails, phone calls, and any associated administrative work corresponding with role responsibilities

    Reviewing and processing any expense reports submitted by team members in Concur

    Interviewing applicants interested in roles requiring hiring consideration and approval

    Collaborating with culinary leadership and partners to drive menu development and associated operational enhancements

    Overseeing season planning process ensuring alignment with Levy and partner expectations/goals

    Coaching team members for optimal performance and engagement

    Conducting manager meetings to engage, inform and build alignment

    Conducting event walks interacting with team members, guests, partners, and VIPs

    Identifying and planning for management support needs when the business will exceed the location's current resources

    Managing team recognition program 'Levy Legends' by leadership promotion and participation

    Conducting building safety walks so our locations maintain an outstanding level of safety and cleanliness

    Completing corrective action, where necessary, to hold team members accountable and improve future performance

    Personally lead the coaching and mentoring of future talent within the location - developing the next generation of leaders

    Closing/Signoff Payroll on a bi-weekly basis for team members

    Ensuring all financial reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner

    Driving shrinkage prevention efforts to minimize financial risk to the business

    Leading continual operational improvement planning

    Participating in Governance Meeting presentations to network, learn, and represent Levy's culture and business goals

    Planning budget and P&L management to support optimal financial achievement

    Engagement planning in collaboration with the leadership team, so our team feels supported by, and committed to Levy

    Acting as the figurehead at the location for Levy's Work of Change initiative - build a diverse and inclusive team who represent the community the location serves

    Other duties as assigned

    Job Requirements

    • 5+ leadership experience in Hospitality or Retail
    • Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management is preferred
    • High level of computer literacy
    • Understanding of financial concepts
    • Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
    • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

    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.

    • 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.

    https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Levy.pdf

    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: 1576464

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Skills

    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Construction Safetyunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Disability Insuranceunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Riskunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Hospitality and Tourismunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Menu Developmentunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Operations Planningunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
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    • Profit & Loss Managementunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Sportsunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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