Premium Manager | Full-Time | Vanderbilt University Athletics
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $70k – $80k/yr
- H-1B history
- 1 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
About this role
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Premium Manager | Full-Time | Vanderbilt University Athletics
Location
US-TN-Nashville
Job Post Information* : Posted Date
2 minutes ago (10/7/2026 10:33 AM)
Job ID
2026-34890
Location Name
Vanderbilt University Athletics
Category
Food & Beverage Management
Type
Regular Full-Time
Location : Location
US-TN-Nashville
Job Post Information* : External Company Name
Oak View Group
Job Post Information* : External Company URL
https://www.oakviewgroup.com/
Location : Postal Code
37240
Location : Address
2601 Jess Neely Drive
Job Post Information* : Post End Date
12/31/2026
Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Position Summary
The Premium Manager is responsible for the oversight of all suites, clubs, and premium catering operations within the venue. This role ensures exceptional service standards, drives premium revenue performance, is responsible for generating, managing, and coordinating outside catering sales, and supports all operations as needed to achieve overall departmental profitability. The Premium Manager leads all venue activities with a strong focus on service execution, operational efficiency, staff development, and guest satisfaction. This position actively supervises, coaches, trains, and mentors staff to uphold OVG's quality and service standards, while fostering a positive, professional, and collaborative work environment. The Premium Manager also enforces all OVG personnel, operating, and compliance policies; manages event service requirements from planning through execution; and contributes to employment-related decisions, including hiring, training, performance management, and corrective action . This role pays an annual salary of $70,000 - $80,000 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 December 31, 2026.
Responsibilities
Oversee the effective management of Premium Sales, Catering, Suites, Club Level operations. Ensure consistent, high-quality client, suite holder, and premium guest satisfaction across all service areas. Serves as primary client contact before the contract is signed; communicates client vision to Executive Chef, Culinary team, and Catering Supervisor to ensure client satisfaction. Manage and assist in the development of detailed event orders and communicate requirements to internal departments. Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and exceptional service. Manage event setup, execution, and teardown, ensuring adherence to client specifications. Assist in developing and executing additional business opportunities, community partnerships, and special projects as assigned by the General Manager. Provide continuous training, development, and supervision of Catering Supervisor and Premium hourly staff. Monitor inventory levels, top-line revenue, and cost of goods, and oversee purchasing to minimize waste and loss. Enforce all OVG and venue policies related to guest service, quality standards, uniforms, cash handling, operations, and presentation. Independently sources, identifies, and pursues outside networking opportunities through professional industry resources and community events, or