Manager, Food & Beverage Concessions Operations, FIFA World Cup 2026
- FIFA
- Miami, FL, USA
- 27 Feb, 2025
Job Description
THE POSITION
- Management of the Commercial Partner product(s) and service(s) integration in the FIFA Public Food & Beverage concessionaire program.
- Working with food and beverage service provider (F&B Concessionaire) on execution of services in the frame of FIFA Public Food & Beverage Concessionaire Program across the official Venues.
- Working with stadium officials, other parties and stakeholders involved in stadium permanent and temporary infrastructure preparation.
- Working with signage team on installation of signage elements for all aspects of the FIFA Public Food & Beverage Concessionaire Program in the stadium.
- Plan and oversee the operational implementation and delivery of the Commercial Partners’ F&B agreements.
- Work with stadium concessionaires, stadium Authorities, and other functional areas to plan and deliver the rights and obligations of the Commercial Partners.
- Together with the team, coordinate and deliver all stadium inspections, Commercial Partners operational visits, understanding the commercial requirements in the F&B concessions operations.
- Manage the implementation of clean site and Commercial Partners exclusivity in the concessions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Partners, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and managing expectations throughout the event operation delivery process.
- Prepare comprehensive reports, guidelines, and presentations on F&B delivery progress, highlighting key achievements, challenges.
- Prepare tournament debrief reports and recommendations for future events.
- Any other duties that may be required.
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of education
- Minimum of ~5 years of work experience in the food & beverage/catering industry,
- Experience in food & beverage concessions / fast-food outlets operational management as well as
- Proven track-record in operational management within the frame of large public / sport events
- Experience in project infrastructure management
- Ability to adopt a strategic view, take decisions, and act promptly,
- Ability to operate in a high pressure and fast paced environment,
- Innovator and added-value approaches towards rights delivery.
- Knowledge of public event Food & Beverage industry especially related to sporting events.
- Knowledge in the dressing & signage area.
- Knowledge of basic utilities requirements, especially for food & beverage concessions (electricity, water supply, etc).
- Knowledge of food safety and hygienic requirements for food & beverage concessions operation.
- Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
About FWC2026
This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.
Founded in 1904, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the umbrella organisation of its members, currently 211 national football associations. Its main objectives, enshrined in its statutes, are to develop football around the world, to stage international competitions and to protect the integrity of football (against match manipulation, doping etc.).
FIFA is a truly diverse, modern and multicultural organisation and its primary purpose is to promote football. Over 800 people from 50 nations – 40 per cent of which are women, including the Secretary General – covering a wide variety of professional profiles, work to fulfil that purpose. FIFA’s headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland. We have other offices in Zurich, as well as temporary offices around the world.
We are 'living football' – we are committed to the game, to the people, to the planet and to the future. It is what we do. It is why we are here.
Our culture is shaped by fair play, team spirit, diversity, sustainability, transparency and innovation. We live by these values. Regardless of race, religion, national origin, colour, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship – we support diversity; indeed, we consider it to be key to our success.
We are looking for talented and motivated team members who would embrace these values every day, with purpose, passion and pride, in order to make a positive impact on the world of football and beyond.
We offer a unique and exciting work environment with great opportunities for your personal and professional development.
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