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Vinik Sports Group

Manages NHL team and arena operations

Guest Services Supervisor

Part-Time
No salary listed
Junior
United States
In Person
Food Service & Hospitality

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 1 year of previous experience in guest services, hospitality, event operations, or a related field is preferred.
  • Strong leadership ability and confidence overseeing teams in a service-focused environment.
  • Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to resolve escalated concerns calmly and professionally in high-pressure situations.
  • Strong problem-solving and judgment capabilities.
  • Ability to model the professionalism and guest-first mindset expected of all attendants.
  • Previous experience in guest services, hospitality, venue operations, or team leadership is preferred.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods, walk long distances, and climb stairs as required.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in the English language.
  • Ability to work in crowded environments containing guests, equipment, and event staff.
  • Comfort working around special effects such as haze, strobe lights, and lasers.
  • Ability to perform duties in loud or high-energy environments.
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to walk up to 0.5 miles to and from designated employee parking areas, including during high-traffic periods and varying weather conditions.
  • Flexibility to work long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the event schedule.
  • Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor temperature conditions.
  • Ability to work comfortably at high heights.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct pre- and post-shift briefings, communicate event-specific details, and assign Guest Experience Attendants to posts.
  • Monitor staff performance, appearance, guest interaction quality, and adherence to service standards.
  • Provide coaching, feedback, and on-the-spot corrective action when necessary.
  • Coordinate and track staff break times to ensure adequate coverage across all guest areas.
  • Serve as the first point of escalation for attendant questions and operational challenges.
  • Assist attendants in creating a welcoming and memorable experience for guests.
  • Respond to escalated guest concerns or incidents using sound judgment and de-escalation techniques.
  • Support Americans with Disabilities Act requests, including wheelchair escort coordination and complex seating or access needs.
  • Ensure guests adhere to venue policies, including the Fan Code of Conduct, while maintaining a guest-first approach.
  • Oversee access-control operations in premium areas, ensuring wristbanding, scanning, and guest screening are performed correctly.
  • Monitor guest flow, crowding, lineup buildup, congested aisles, and entry bottlenecks.
  • Communicate via radio using accurate, professional communication and proper radio etiquette.
  • Assist in managing elevators, concourse flow, vomitory coverage, and other critical guest-movement points.
  • Support post-event social periods or premium activations when applicable.
  • Ensure attendants maintain clear aisles, entryways, and safe walking paths for guests.
  • Identify and immediately report maintenance or safety concerns to the Manager or Operations teams.
  • Reinforce emergency procedures, accessibility standards, and venue safety protocols.
  • Promote a clean and hazard-free environment throughout event spaces.
  • Directly supervise a team of 10 or more Guest Experience Attendants during each event.
  • Provide guidance, direction, coaching, and support so staff deliver guest service and follow venue policies.
  • Assign positions, monitor performance, manage breaks, and address performance or conduct concerns during events.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for staff questions, operational needs, and escalated guest issues.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 1 year of previous experience in guest services, hospitality, event operations, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in guest services, hospitality, venue operations, or team leadership.

About the company

Vinik Sports Group oversees the Tampa Bay Lightning and owns the lease to Benchmark International Arena in downtown Tampa, and also manages the Yuengling Center at the University of South Florida via TBSE. It runs the team and venues, handling operations, branding, and renovations, including a private upgrade of the publicly owned arena, and works with private partners like Benchmark International and Arctos. The group differentiates itself by combining franchise ownership with venue management and a network of private investors to grow both on-ice performance and facility value. Its goal is to sustain competitive success for the Lightning while maximizing long-term value of the venues through efficient operations and strategic partnerships.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tampa, Florida

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Cabot Club opened September 2026, adding premium inventory and higher-margin hospitality.
  • Benchmark International Arena booked Jonas Brothers, RUSH, and Lightning dates through November 2026.
  • The 2025 naming deal and 2026 renovations signal sponsors still fund the venue.

What critics are saying

  • Luckett v. Vinik Sports Group filed January 2026 alleges racial discrimination and retaliation.
  • Arena revenue depends on event attendance; any Lightning slump hits sponsorship and premium sales.
  • Jeff Vinik's platform relies on one franchise and one building, creating concentration risk.

What makes Vinik Sports Group unique

  • Jeff Vinik transformed the Lightning and arena since 2010, building premium demand.
  • Benchmark International Arena secured 2025 naming rights with community contributions and full rebranding.
  • Cabot Club deepens hospitality strategy through Cabot Citrus Farms and OVG partnerships.

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Company News

Street Media LLC
Sep 28th, 2026
Cabot Club offers premium hospitality for NHL, concerts & live events.

Cabot Club offers premium hospitality for NHL, concerts & live events. September 28, 2026 By Staff Reports TAMPA - Vinik Sports Group announced the opening of the Cabot Club, a new hospitality destination at Benchmark International Arena. The nearly 8,500-square-foot space is the result of a multi-million-dollar renovation to elevate the guest experience for fans attending Tampa Bay Lightning games, concerts and other live events at the arena. The Cabot Club was developed through a new partnership with Cabot Citrus Farms, a golf and lifestyle resort, and Oak View Group, a hospitality provider. "Together, we've created a destination that combines exceptional service, culinary excellence and exclusive amenities designed to create a truly memorable experience for our guests," said Steve Griggs, CEO of Vinik Sports Group. The reimagined club offers expanded seating, new food options,a private dining room and upgraded technology. "We're always looking for ways to elevate the experience for our fans and guests and build on the energy and momentum happening around Benchmark International Arena and throughout the Water Street district," Griggs said. "As the neighborhood continues to evolve, we're committed to ensuring the arena evolves with it, and we're proud to partner with Cabot and OVG Hospitality to bring this vision to life."

PR Newswire
Sep 25th, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning Launches New DTC Streaming Service with ViewLift

The venue opened in 1996 and became Benchmark International Arena in August 2025 when the global mergers and acquisitions firm, Benchmark International, partnered with Vinik and the Lightning.

WrestleTalk
Mar 7th, 2025
Two WWE Specials Announced For Memorial Day Weekend

"March 7, 2025 - WWE in partnership with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and Vinik Sports Group, today announced a Memorial Day weekend takeover of the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, with four consecutive events beginning Saturday, May 24.