ABOUT THE ROLE

Legends Global teams across the world are innate problem solvers and people who thrive on the excitement of developing events that create opportunity and connection.  We are meticulous planners, innovative thinkers, relationship specialists and acutely experienced business leaders who love what they do.

At Legends Global, we love events, it's what we do. It's a part of our DNA and what drives us.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Legends Global is seeking an accomplished General Manager – Food & Beverage to lead the end-to-end catering services operation at RAC Arena.

Reporting to the SVP – Food, Beverage & Hospitality, this role is accountable for the commercial performance, contractual delivery, governance and operational oversight of all food and beverage services delivered within the venue.

This is a senior leadership role requiring a combination of commercial acumen, enterprise accountability and operational excellence in a complex, high-profile environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial & Strategic Leadership

· Full ownership of the Food & Beverage P&L, including budgeting, forecasting and performance delivery

· Drive revenue growth, cost control and long-term commercial sustainability

· Develop and execute pricing, supplier and menu strategies

Contract & Stakeholder Management

· Act as the lead for delivery under a major catering services agreement

· Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with venue leadership and external stakeholders

· Ensure contractual compliance, governance and performance outcomes are exceeded

Operational Excellence

· Provide executive oversight across concessions, premium hospitality and events

· Ensure operational readiness and delivery for major events and peak trading periods

· Champion service excellence, consistency and world-class guest experience

Leadership & Culture

· Lead, inspire and develop multi-layered teams

· Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement

· Align workforce strategy with commercial objectives and operational demand

Governance & Risk

· Maintain oversight of WHS, food safety and regulatory compliance

· Ensure robust financial controls, audit readiness and risk management practices

ABOUT YOU

You are a commercially astute and people-focused leader with a proven track record operating at scale. You bring:

· Extensive senior leadership experience within food & beverage, hospitality, or venue operations

· Demonstrated ownership of large-scale P&L performance in complex environments

· Experience operating within contracted or stakeholder-heavy models

· The ability to lead large, diverse teams

· A strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and operational delivery

· Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience with budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting

Most importantly, you are driven to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

WHATS ON OFFER

· Executive-level remuneration aligned to scope and accountability

· Opportunity to lead food and beverage at a premier venue

· Career progression within a premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues & brands

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands.  We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility and consulting, owner's rep, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content and booking. Our white-label approach ensures our partners remain front and centre while we harness the power of our global network - including over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually - to enhance their business and guest experience.

In the Asia Pacific & Middle East region, Legends Global is honoured that the worlds most esteemed brands and venues across the sports, entertainment, attractions, conventions and leisure industries trust us to achieve their vision, maximise their business and enhance the experience of fans and guests. Locally we support venues including Coca Cola Arena (Dubai), Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Qudos Bank Arena (Sydney), ICC Sydney, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre (NZ), RAC Arena Perth and Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong.

If you're passionate about forging win-win partnerships, crafting unforgettable guest experiences, and leading innovative venue and event operations, we'd love to meet you.

Grow an exciting career at Legends Global - backed by a supportive, inclusive culture, an unmatched network of resources and benefits, and inspiring team members united in helping each other succeed every step of the way.

Feel like a place where you'd thrive? Join us in our persistent mission of living up to The Legends Global Way.

To learn more, visit us at www.LegendsGlobal.com and follow us @LegendsGlobal on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.