Premium Manager | Full-Time | University of Kansas Athletics

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet .

Position Summary

The Premium Manager is responsible for overseeing and elevating the overall experience of all premium events throughout the venue. This role is dedicated to creating exceptional, memorable moments for every guest. In our premium spaces, the value goes far beyond the physical environment, it’s defined by the feeling we deliver. The Premium Manager provides white‑glove hospitality, builds strong and lasting guest relationships, and upholds the high service standards that define our premium brand. This position is an in-person role and reports directly to the Director of Premium. Candidates must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

This role will pay a salary of $60,000-$70,000

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until May 22, 2026.

About The Venue

Allen Fieldhouse: Iconic home of KU men's and women's basketball.

David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium: Historic football stadium, centerpiece of the KU Gateway District redevelopment.

Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena: State-of-the-art facility dedicated to KU volleyball, located adjacent to Allen Fieldhouse.

Rock Chalk Park

• Track & Field Stadium : Elite competition venue with Class I certification.
• Soccer Stadium : Hosts KU women's soccer matches.
  
  

Hoglund Ballpark: Baseball stadium near Allen Fieldhouse.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing, developing and mentoring staff of part-time and full-time premium employees, including initiating employee discipline as required.
• Responsible for completing documentation of employee performance and attendance issues in accordance with company policy and practice.
• Ensure proper set-up of all premium locations prior to doors.
• Set-up duties may include confirming suite orders, verifying opening inventory, assigning duties to premium workers, ensuring sanitation standards are met, verifying that each location is fully operational, ascertaining that levels of food production based upon projected guest attendance has been met.
• Provide a high level of oversight and operational expertise resulting in the smooth, efficient and profitable execution of events.
• Ability to oversee inventory, order product, and manage volume sales.
• Manage and run all premium operations before, during and after the event.
• Duties include staff scheduling, employee check-in, equipment inspection, POS monitoring and troubleshooting, constant guest communication, guest orders, guest complaint resolution, training, clean-up, post-event reconciliation and reporting, and any other duties as assigned by the AGM.
• Training new & current employees regarding property procedure & best practices.
• Willing to cover/back-up any open position to ensure the location is fully operational and company standards pertaining to speed of service and guest satisfaction are met.
• Ensure that all State/Federal, and IEC policies, procedures and practices are adhered to, including compliance with alcohol distribution/service and food handling/sanitation guidelines, general safety policies and procedures. Report any alcohol service or other compliance issues.
• Complete post-event evaluations, data compilation, tracking of monetary and product shortages, generating reports, generating invoices; serves as a resource for POS applications and training.
• Ensure the work environment is safe and free from harassment or discrimination; immediately address all safety concerns, potential hazards, accidents or incidents. Relays safety/health issues to management immediately.
• Ensure event staff are aware of workplace expectations; provide on-going assistance, training and mentoring to event staff; promote a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative workplace environment by working side-by-side with staff; reinforce procedures and practices through repetition; lead by example and provide on-going constructive feedback.
• Ability to obtain working knowledge of all existing premium locations: geographical locations, equipment, evacuation procedures, adjacent employee and guest areas and facility access.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or greater in Culinary Management, Business Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar food and beverage management position.
• Solid working knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft office, POS systems, timekeeping system.
• Experience training new employees.
• Advanced knowledge of inventory procedures and controls.
• Experience ordering products for a high-volume venue or facility.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff and guests in a clear, professional and courteous manner, which fosters a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make sound business/operations decisions (i.e. regarding employee placement, staffing adjustments, and/or responding to technical, product or equipment challenges during an event) quickly and under pressure.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess thorough working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements, food preparation guidelines, alcohol service policies, safety standards, etc. pertaining to IEC concession operations.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation, and product inventory.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Nationally recognized food service sanitation training course certification preferred.
• Nationally recognized alcohol service training course certification preferred.
  
  

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.