Job Description

Aramark is currently seeking a Premium Food & Beverage Manager to support the Founder's Suites and Premium Food & Beverage Department at the University of Tennessee Athletics, home of the Tennessee Volunteers! Reporting to the Director of Premium, the Premium F&B Manager will oversee food & beverage operations for the Founder’s Suites. The Founder’s Suites are Tennessee Athletics’ newest premium expansion, poised to debut for the 2025 football season as a pinnacle of exclusivity and luxury within Neyland Stadium. In addition to the Founder’s Suites, the Premium F&B Manager will be responsible for overseeing and leading other Premium food & beverage areas and catering special events operations.

Aramark Sports + Entertainment provides food & beverage services for the University of Tennessee Athletics Department and venues including: athletics events, concerts, special events, and catering services. Tennessee Athletics strives to lead the way in college sports. They are motivated to enhance fan experience and provide innovation in all areas, including food & beverage, operating iconic venues such Neyland Stadium, Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Lindsey Nelson Stadium, and more!

This Salaried Full-Time position offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services. We designed our benefits to promote a culture of health and wellbeing. Additional information below or click here to learn more. 

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee suites and catering operations for a variety of special events 
• Develop and maintain effective rapport with Founders, VIPs, and high caliber clients
• Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs
• Deliver consistent quality in planning and carrying out events
• Facilitate the delivery of prepared food and set up of events crafted from banquet event orders
• Recruit, train, schedule and develop team members 
• Ensure compliance with all food, occupational, and environmental safety policies

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred  or at least 2 years of previous management or supervisory experience in special events, hospitality, or catering required
• Experience and knowledge of wine and spirits required. Mixology related experience preferred
• Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships required
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication and client relation skills
• Must be comfortable working in a collaborative team dynamic
• Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. and ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Must have availability to work event-based hours including evening, weekend, and potentially holiday hours

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