Vice President, Hospitality ​/ Hotel ​/ Catering

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.

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Brooklyn and BK Mag, as well as Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence—constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.

• Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.
• Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.
• Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.

The Vice President, Hospitality will be a pivotal member of the Hospitality team as a strategic partner to the Chief Hospitality Officer and the EVP of Operations & GM at Barclays Center and closely supporting the Operations and Events teams. The VP will have comprehensive oversight of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's expanding Restaurant Operations, the VIP Guest Experience team, and the Brooklyn Wine Club – setting and achieving enterprise-wide goals and offering a premier host of world‑class hospitality and curated guest and member programs.

The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial and agile. They will embody a profound sense of hospitality and robust business acumen, proven by a record of leading teams through both early‑stage development and sustained, scalable growth, consistently striving for excellence and innovation.

This role reports directly to the Chief Hospitality Officer.

• Oversee all of Restaurant Operations, VIP Guest Experiences, Brooklyn Wine Club & Future Business Opportunities - setting the vision, strategy, and operational goals that align with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's mission and growth ambitions.
• Lead, inspire, and empower the hospitality teams responsible for delivering elevated experiences. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, integrity, and service, engaging leaders and team members to drive initiatives forward.
• Serve as the primary hospitality liaison to owners, investment partners, and the Executive Leadership Team, effectively communicating program performance, guest feedback, and strategic opportunities.
• Stay ahead of hospitality trends and guest preferences to ensure the delivery of contemporary, memorable, and differentiated experiences.
• Direct and participate in acquisition and growth activities that support broader business objectives and plans.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of the business model, key drivers, and mission‑critical technical/functional expertise needed at all management levels within the organization.
• Drive financial excellence by developing and managing budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring strong financial performance while meeting and exceeding budgeted goals.

• Collaborate with the Chief Hospitality Officer, the EVP of Operations & GM at Barclays Center & VP of Hospitality – Levy Restaurants to oversee premium spaces at Barclays Center, ensuring a seamless and elevated guest experience.
• Accountable for executing and achieving all strategic operational and financial objectives,…