On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more.
The Role
The Senior Director will be part of the On Location Event Production department, responsible for project planning, contract management, mobilisation, operational delivery, and demobilisation of catering services for the Official On Location Hospitality Programmes for the LA28 Olympics and Paralympics.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Strategy: Assist senior members in developing and implementing catering strategy and concept of operations, develop service levels, research local markets.
- Human Resources: Lead hiring process and recruitment for venues, design and develop training programs, evaluate temporary workforce training plans.
- Procurement & Contract Management: Provide input for procurement, tender, appointment, contracting processes; finalize product specs, menu concepts, staffing; evaluate proposals; negotiate best price; manage contract timelines; monitor budgets; ensure compliance.
- Operational Planning: Plan FOH/BOH allocations; design space layout; obtain licensing, permits; develop SOPs; create operational phase collateral such as daily run sheets; identify opportunities to enhance client experience.
- Project Management: Track key timelines, milestones; ensure compliance with health & safety standards; develop workshops; report progress to VP.
- Issue Resolution & Crisis Management: Handle complaints; elevate, resolve issues; manage maintenance teams; conduct risk assessments; troubleshoot quality issues.
- Reporting: Establish reporting systems; consolidate daily readiness and operational reports; track KPIs and consumption reports.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in largeโscale international sport events, preferably in hospitality catering operations.
- Fluent in English; willing to relocate to Los Angeles, CA.
- Strong knowledge of international/local food & beverage cultures for sporting events.
- Experience in stadium and temporary hospitality environments.
- Ability to design & deliver major F&B programme within budgets & timelines.
- Inโdepth procurement & contract management experience from tender to execution.
- Strong project management, time management, communication skills.
- Excellent team leadership & junior development.
- Administrative & IT skills (Microsoft Office, cloud programs).
- Ability to work calmly under pressure, meet deadlines, meticulous attention to detail, proactive problemโsolving.
Weโd Love If You Also Have These
- Experience interacting with highโprofile clients, families & heads of state.
- Experience working in multicultural organisations & with international stakeholders.
- Experience with government organisations, federations, local committees.
Compensation
Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Hiring rate minimum: $120,000 annually (not below local minimum thresholds). Hiring rate maximum: $160,000 annually.
Equal Opportunity Statement
On Location is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a 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.