Senior Catering Manager | Ball Arena

THE ROLE: Senior Catering Manager

LOCATION: Ball Arena | Denver, CO

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated suite of premium services through a white-label model that keeps our partners front and center — from feasibility and project development to sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and world-class content and booking.

With a global network of more than 450 venues, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually, Legends Global brings unmatched scale, expertise, and connectivity to help our partners grow. The Legends Global Way guides how we operate: Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win — shared success, repeatable systems, connected solutions, unstoppable teams, and wins that are earned every day.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for working closely with facility management and client to coordinate information, maximize revenue through sales, and market the venue potential to clients.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES)

• Responsible for working closely with facility management to coordinate information, maximize revenue through sales, and market the venue potential to clients.

• Maintain a strong positive relationship with client and team reps with daily communication
• Maintain constant communication with Chefs, other Catering Manager(s), venders and the Director of Premium
• Respond to client requests in a timely manner and take action to ensure client satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Plan, upselling and detail functions with the client including space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes, etc.
• Hold daily staff meetings daily to ensure information is passed down
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Premium
• Responsible for all staffing and proper coverage for all BEO events, family rooms, VIP events, Boy Scout Breakfast, Galas, and other caterings for KSE and potentially not associated with a ticketed event.
• Responsible for weekly payroll and all tips entered day after event.
• Responsible for budget and partnering with accounting
• Responsible for all end of month processes and inventory for the department
• Responsible for direct reports supervision and reviews
• Responsible for all VIP special orders
• Follow and encourage your team to follow all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to looking for and reporting any unsafe work conditions, and complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training.

WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience, preferably in premium services, catering and concessions environment for a sports and entertainment venue.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment.

• Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership, and management skills.

• Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management

• Must be able to work in a team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and TripleSeat. Preferred experience in yellow dog

• Able to walk constantly during events to all work areas, use stairs and ramps, push hotboxes and carts, lift and stock as needed up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to communicate fluently in English

• Follow and encourage your team to follow all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to looking for and reporting any unsafe work conditions, and complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training.

Accepting Applications until 11/11/2026 or until filled.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

• This role is based on site at Ball Arena in Denver, CO
• Must be flexible to work all catering events which would require extended hours onsite including early morning nights, weekends and holidays.
• Events may be in loud, enclosed spaces, with flashing lights, pyrotechnics, and announcements and music playing during the events.

At Legends Global, our people power every success. You’ll work alongside exceptional talent, learn from world-leading experts, and contribute to projects that set the standard across sports, entertainment, hospitality, and live experiences. If you’re driven to operate at the highest level, build with purpose, and help partners win on the biggest stages, you’ll thrive here.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $83,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. Legends Global offers a competitive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan. 

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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